Based on chapter one of the Meiji Constitution (1889), why did the Prussian constitution serve so appropriately as a model for Japan’s own constitution?

Based on chapter one of the Meiji Constitution (1889), why did the Prussian constitution serve so appropriately as a model for Japan’s own constitution? What did the structure of a constitutional monarchy provide to Japan? Chapter I. The Emperor. Article 1.The Empire of Japan shall be reigned over and governed by a line of Emperors … Read more