Taiwan’s Political System

Government of Taiwan Republic of Taiwan is a democratic country and its president, the head of state, is directly voted by the people through election. Election: People vote directly in each election. The government of Taiwan is composed of central government and local governments.

Central Government Five Yuans: Executive Yuan Legislative Yuan President vice-president Executive Yuan Legislative Yuan Judicial Yuan Examination Yuan Control Yuan Five Yuans: National Security Council

Central Government Executive Yuan

Central Government Legislative Yuan

Central Government Judicial Yuan

Central Government Examination Yuan

Central Government Control Yuan

President Under the Constitution, the president in Taiwan is named as the head of the state. In-service term for president: four years. Maximum in service terms: two consecutive terms. The president is responsible for dealing with foreign relations and has the absolute power to conduct the forces of air, army and navy.

Local Governments The Capital Special Municipality Level County and City Level

Political Parties in Taiwan Taiwan adopts multi-party system. There are about 140 legal political parties currently.

Political Parties in Taiwan The major parties are as follows： Kuomintang (KMT) Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) People First Party (PFP) New Party (NP) Non-Partisan Solidarity Union (NPSU)