Taiwan government

Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia. Its government is based on the Three Principles of the People: nationalism, democracy, and people’s livelihoods. The current president of Taiwan is Tsai Ing-wen who was elected to office in 2016.

The Constitution of Taiwan outlines the structure and functions of its government which consists mainly of three branches – executive, legislative and judicial branches. Executive power rests with President Tsai Ing-wen who serves as head state and commander-in-chief; premier William Lai Ching-te heads up cabinet members responsible for administration affairs. Legislative powers are vested in unicameral National Assembly composed primarily by representatives from local governments throughout Taiwan’s 23 provinces plus 6 special municipalities including Taipei City & Kaohsiung City . Judicial branch comprises Constitutional Court , Supreme Administrative Court , High Courts ; Council Of Grand Justices provides constitutional interpretation .
In addition to these 3 branches there are two other independent agencies : Control Yuan & Examination Yuan whose duties include monitoring wrongdoings within public service institutions such as civil services or tax collection agency etc..

Local governments play an important role under Taiwanese system where each county/city has its own mayor /council chairman directly elected by citizens every 4 years respectively; counties/cities also have their respective departments that oversee internal management tasks like health care systems , education programs etc.. Most recently during 2017 municipal elections major changes happened when opposition party – Democratic Progressive Party won majority seats in 10 out 11 cities/counties nationwide giving them control over most local offices while still they remain minority at national level legislature due to higher representation rural areas traditionally tend to lean towards Kuomintang alternative political camps ..
Overall since transition into democratic stage following martial law period ended 1987 Taiwanese society enjoy greater freedom than ever before allowing citizens participate more actively in both social matters like same sex marriage issue yet subject constant tension between mainland china regarding sovereignty status quo …