Due to the fact that the range of the appointing authority was expanded to Yobieki, Kobieki, and Taieki, the range of ministerial candidates was automatically expanded as well; this alleviated possible issues during the formation of a Cabinet.
しかし、補任資格が予備役・後備役・退役の将官まで広がったことで、大臣候補の範囲も広がり、以後組閣時の苦労が激減した。