The features are: (i) The Emperor is the nominal executive, while the Cabinet is the real executive. (ii) The majority party leader in the House of Representatives becomes the Prime Minister. (iii) The Prime Minister is designated from among the members of the Diet by a resolution of the Diet and appointed by the Emperor. (iv) The Prime Minister appoints the Ministers of State, with a majority chosen from Diet members. (v) The Prime Minister can remove Ministers of State at his/her will. (vi) The Cabinet is collectively responsible to the Diet and must resign if the House of Representatives passes a no-confidence resolution. (vii) The Emperor can dissolve the House of Representatives on the Prime Minister’s advice.