Japanese governance is characterized by a parliamentary system, where the National Diet serves as the highest legislative body. It consists of two houses: the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors. The Prime Minister, elected from the majority party in the House of Representatives, leads the government and is responsible for executing laws and policies. The Japanese political landscape is dominated by the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which has been in power for most of the post-World War II era. Governance in Japan emphasizes consensus-building and stability, with a strong focus on economic growth and social welfare policies.