Taiwan+-+Government

Government Multiparty democracy (limited government)



Vice President Birth-Chia Yi, January 3, 1939



President Ma Ying-jeou Birth- Hong Kong, July 13, 1950 Ma Ying - jeou and Vincent C. Siew became presidents on May 20th, 2008 12th term president Will serve for four years Can be reelected after serving a consecutive term The Government Includes 3 parts: central, provincial, and municipal Central-Office of the President and the five branches called “Yuan” (Executive, Judicial, Legislative, Examination, and the Control Yuan) President is in charge of the country and is granted specific powers First election held in March, 1996 Second election held in March, 2000, 82.7% of voters participated



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