What was the Constitution of Seventeen Articles?

1. an agreement with China
2. a set of guiding principles
3. a new law code
4. an agreement unifying the clans of Japan

The Constitution of Seventeen Articles was a set of guiding principles issued in 604 AD by Prince Shōtoku, who served as regent for Empress Suiko in Japan. It outlined moral and political principles for the government and was aimed at promoting ethical conduct and good governance. It is considered one of the earliest written constitutions in Japan.

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2. a set of guiding principles