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Constitution of the Republic of China

Adopted by the National Assembly on December 25, 1946, promulgated by the National Government on January 1, 1947, and effective from December 25, 1947.

 

Chapter I: General Provisions (Articles 1-6)

Chapter II: Rights and Duties of the People (Articles 7-24)

Chapter III: The National Assembly (Articles 25-34)

Chapter IV: The President (Articles 25-52)

Chapter V: Administration (Articles 53-61)

Chapter VI: Legislation (Articles 62-76)

Chapter VII: Judiciary (Articles 77-82)

Chapter VIII: Examination (Articles 83-89)

Chapter IX: Control (Articles 90-106)

Chapter X: Powers of the Central and Local Governments (Articles 107-111)

Chapter XI: System of Local Government (Articles 112-128)

Chapter XII: Election, Recall, Initiative, and Referendum (Articles 129-136)

Chapter XIII: Fundamental National Policies (Articles 137-169)

Chapter XIV: Enforcement and Amendment of the Constitution (Articles 170-175)