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Taiwan Taiwan

ES001

Head of State
Question:How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s): b. Directly elected in general elections (simple majority)
Comments: Election and recall of President and Vice President shall be implemented by way of common, fair, direct and secret vote, unless otherwise prescribed.
Source: Article 2, The Additional Articles of the Constitution of the Republic of China also Presidential and Vice Presidential Election and Recall Law https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Taiwan_2005.pdf
Verified: 2020/04/13
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ES002

Head of Government
Question:How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer: e. Appointed
Comments:
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ES003

President
Question:Does the country have a president?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: The President shall be the Chief of State and shall represent the Republic of China in foreign relations.
Source: Articles 35, Constitution of the Republic of China https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Taiwan_2005.pdf
Verified: 2020/04/13
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ES004

Number of Chambers
Question:The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer: a. One chamber
Comments: The Legislative Yuan shall be the highest legislative organ of the State. It shall be composed of Members elected by the people and shall exercise legislative power on their behalf.
Source: Article 62, Constitution of the Republic of China https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Taiwan_2005.pdf
Verified: 2020/04/13
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