CHAPTER IV. The Ministers of State and the Privy Council
Art 55
The respective ministers of State shall give their advice to the Emperor, and be responsible for it.
All laws, imperial ordinances and imperial rescripts, of whatever kind, that relate to the affairs of State, require the countersignature of a minister of State.
Art 56
The Privy Council shall, in accordance with the provision for the organization of the Privy Council, deliberate upon important matters of State, when they have been consulted by the Emperor.
