nationality clause; ban on foreigners holding public posts
A legal provision that restricts certain public positions to Japanese nationals. Often discussed in the context of the Nationality Act or local government employment.
The nationality clause may apply when hiring public servants.
Calls to review the nationality clause are growing.
公務員 is a public servant; 国籍条項 is the legal restriction that may prevent non-Japanese from becoming one.
参政権 refers to political rights such as voting; 国籍条項 can also restrict these rights for foreigners.
Compound of 国籍 (nationality) and 条項 (clause, provision). A straightforward legal term with no obscure historical derivation.