Japan adopted a new democratic constitution after World War II, which included the renunciation of war as a sovereign right and the threat or use of force as means of settling international disputes. This constitution, often called the "Peace Constitution," was enacted on May 3, 1947, and is a key factor in Japan's post-war pacifism and democracy.

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Japan

A) failed to renounce a policy of war and armed aggression.
B) received no international aid to facilitate the country's economic reconstruction.
C) was under the control of the U.S. military until 1960.
D) sided with the Soviet Union.
E) adopted a new democratic constitution.

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