The Political System of Taiwan

Name: The Political System of Taiwan
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Markus Porsche-Ludwig Chin-peng Chu(Herausgeber*in)

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Erschienen am 3. Juli 2025

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Cover
1 Politics in Republic of China (Taiwan): Historical Observation
Historical Development
Current Political Development
References
2 The Evolvement of Taiwan's Constitutional System
Taiwan's Political Institutions in Comparative Perspective
The Interplay between Democratization and Institutional Building
The Issue Structure of Taiwan's Constitutional Change
Constitutional Reforms under the Presidency of Lee Teng-hui
Constitutional Reform under the Presidency of Chen Shui-bian
The Following Amendment Attempts
Conclusion
References
3 The Transformation of Political Identity in Taiwan from the Perspective of Cultural Hegemony
Introduction
Political Culture and Cultural Hegemony
Origins and Characteristics of Political Culture and Identity in Taiwan
Mixed Chinese Political Culture and Identity in Taiwan
The Colonial Period
The Process of Legitimizing Chinese Nationalism in Taiwan under the Authoritarian Regime
Language
The Content of Education
Political and Social System
Searching for Legitimacy and Hegemony of Taiwanese Nationalism
Emergence of Taiwanese Nationalism and Identity
Combining Taiwanese Nationalism and Identity with Democratization
The Shaping of a Democratic Regime under Taiwanese Identity
Separatism from the Perspective of the Democratic Progressive Party
Deconstructing Chinese Nationalism
Restrengthening of Taiwanese Identity amid US-China Rivalry
Conclusion
References
4 Party Politics in Taiwan
Formation of the Party System in Taiwan
Evolution of the Party System in Taiwan - Four Major Periods
KMT Hegemony under the Authoritarian Regime (1949-1979)
Merging of Opposition Groups and Their Regional Development (1979-1986)
Two-Party System - A Cooperative and Competitive Relationship (1986-2000)
Polarization of the Coalitions between Two Major Political Parties (2000-present)
Taiwan's Major Political Parties
Kuomintang (KMT)
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)
People First Party (PFP)
Taiwan Solidarity Union (TSU)
New Power Party and Taiwan People's Party (TPP)
Operational Environment for Party Politics
Constitution
Civil Associations Act and Political Parties Act
Electoral System
Prospects for Political Parties in Taiwan
Causes and Driving Forces of the Party System Evolution
Polarized Struggle: Cartel Party Model or Centripetal Competition?
Citizen Participation
References
5 Political Parties and Local Factions in Taiwan's Electoral Politics
Introduction
Concepts of Factions and Characteristics of Taiwan's Local Factions
Political Parties and Local Factions in Electoral Politics
Development of Factionalism since the 1990s
Conclusion
References
Appendix: Taiwan's Local Factions
6 Taiwan's Government and Administration
The Study of Administration
The Politics-Administration Dichotomy
Governmental Structure
Organization of the Central Government
Executive Yuan
Legislative Yuan
Judicial Yuan
Examination Yuan
Control Yuan
Organization of the Local Government
Provincial Level
Special Municipality Level
County (City) Level
Executive Yuan and Its Relationship with the Other Yuans
Relationship with the Legislative Yuan
Relationship with the Judicial Yuan
Relationship with the Examination Yuan
Relationship with the Control Yuan
Cross-Boundary Governance
Reinventing Government
Reform Commission
Governmental Reform
Inter-Agency Coordination
Local Working with Citizens: Breaking Down Barriers to Citizen Self-Governance
Summing up Public Administration with an Attitude toward the Vision of Government:
References
7 Taiwan's National Legislature: The Legislative Yuan (1949-2024)
Introduction
History
Structure and Powers
Structure
Powers of the National Legislature
Lawmakers and Political Parties
Lawmakers
Lawmakers and Political Parties
Committees: Workshops of Parliament
Committee Reform and Change
Standing Committees
Ad Hoc Committees
The Committee Convener's Role
Congressional Rules and Procedures
Principal Stages for Government Bills
Legislative Procedure
References
8 Taiwan's Judicial System
Introduction
The Historical Background of the Judicial System of the ROC
The Role and Competence of the Judicial Yuan
The Organization of the Judicial Yuan
The President and the Vice President
Justices of the Council of Grand Justices / Constitutional Court
The Power to Interpret the Constitution
The Power to Unify the Interpretation of Statutes and Regulations
The Power to Dissolve Unconstitutional Political Parties
Subordinate Organs of the Judicial Yuan
The Supreme Court
Administrative Courts
The Commission on the Disciplinary Sanctions of Public Functionaries / The Disciplinary Court
The Independence of Judges under the Judicial System
Future Perspectives and Challenges
References
9 Taiwan's Local Institutions
Local Institutions: Constitutional Perspectives
Constitutionalism, Two Critical Interpretations and the Development of Laws regarding Local Institutions
Constitutionalism and Interpretations of Grand Justices regarding Local Self-Government
The Development of Laws regarding Local Institutions
Macro Perspectives on Local Governance Systems
Administrative Districts in Taiwan
Councils and Council Members
Administrative Bodies of Special Municipalities and Counties/Cities
Intergovernmental Relations
Two Critical Interpretations on Central-Local Relations
Communication, Coordination and Dispute Resolution Mechanism between the Local and Central Governments
Communication and Coordination Mechanism
Dispute Resolution Mechanism
Issues and Trends
How to Make Local Self-Governance Effective?
The Participation in Policy-Making of Local Governments
Developments since 2008
Development of Local Politics in Taiwan since 2008
Decentralization of Power between Central and Local Governments
Financial Disputes
Conclusion
References
10 Taiwan's Pressure Groups: Civic Organizations, Communities and Activities
Introduction
Historical Background of Pressure Group Development in Taiwan
Legal Framework for Pressure Groups
Pressure Groups and the Constitution of the Republic of China
Pressure Groups and the Relevant Legal Regulations
Categories of Pressure Groups and Their Major Characteristics
Occupational Associations and Their Major Characteristics
Examples of Occupational Associations
Social Groups and Their Major Characteristics
Examples of Social Associations
The Growth and Development of Pressure Groups
Relationship between Pressure Groups and Public Policies in Taiwan
Activities and Strategies of Pressure Groups in Taiwan
Relationship between Pressure Groups and the Legislative Sector
Strategy and Tactics of Pressure Groups in Taiwan
Critique of Pressure Groups
Conclusion
References
Appendix
Relevant Laws and Regulations for Civic Organizations
11 Selection of Elite and the Structure of Civil Service in Taiwan
Introduction
The Tradition of the Unitary Directing System
Unitary Civil Service System across Governments
The Civil Service System
The Management Mechanism
The Hierarchical Control System
The Mechanism
The Control
Centralized Recruitment and Appointment Process
Entrance Examinations for Candidates
1. Examination for New Civil Servants
2. Rank Promotion Examination
Standardized Appointing Process
Preparation
Examination
Publicizing
Appointment
As a Verified Civil Servant
Elite or Servant? Functional Change in the Civil Service
Challenges from Political and Administrative Environments
Responsiveness toward Society
Redefining the Profession and Status of the Civil Service
Conclusion: Civil Service Development in the 21st Century
References
12 Indigenous People of Taiwan
Introduction
Indigenous People - Austronesian Family
Immigrants and Indigenous People
Taiwanese Constitutional Amendments to Enshrine Indigenous People's Rights and Laws
The Constitutional Amendments of the Republic of China
The Indigenous Peoples Basic Law and Associated Legislation
Indigenous People's Administration at the Cabinet and Local Government Levels
Issues and Prospects
Historical Memory of Taiwan's Indigenous People
Urban Migration
Indigenous Movements
References
13 International Legal Status of Taiwan
Montevideo Convention 1933
Further International Law Considerations on Taiwan's Statehood
Authorization of the People's Republic of China in the UN
"One China Policy", "One China Principle" and "1992 Consensus"
Recent Political Developments
Relations between the United States and Taiwan
Conclusion
References
List of Authors and Editors
Index
Index of Persons

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