Article 1the emperor shall be the symbol of the state and of the unity of the people, deriving his position from the will of the people with whom resides sovereign power. article 2the imperial throne shall be dynastic and succeeded to in accordance with the imperial house law passed by the diet. article 23academic freedom is guaranteed. article 42the diet shall consist of two houses, namely the house of representatives and the house of councillors. which of these statements form the japanese constitution best demonstrates the u. s. influence on japan following world war ii? a)article 1b)article 2c)article 23d)article 42