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CHN-1947-C-44036
Breadcrumb
Title_of_text
Constitution of the Republic of China.
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
China
Territorial subdivision(s)
Taiwan, Province of China
Subjects (Classification)
Constitutional law
Adopted on (Date of text)
1947-01-01
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Constitution
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
Chapter II sets forth rights and duties of the people. All citizens are equal before the law irrespective of sex, religion, race, class or party affiliation (Art. 7). Also provides freedom of movement, speech, privacy, religion, and the right to work (Art. 15). Chapter III covers the National Assembly; Chapter IV the Office of the President; Chapter V the Administration; Chapter VI the Legislature, and Chapter VII the Judiciary. In addition, Chapter VIII establishes an "Examination Yuan" in charge of matters relating to examination, employment, and social security benefits of public employees. Fundamental National Policies are outlined in Chapter XIII. Inter alia, the national economy shall seek to effect equalization of land ownership and restriction of private capital (Art. 142), the state shall provide opportunities for work (Art. 152), and it shall provide labour protection, especially for women and children (Art. 153). Furthermore, the state shall provide social security and public health care. English and Chinese texts available.
Entry dates region
Date of entry into force
1947-12-25
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Monograph region
Monograph title
Constitutions of the Countries of the World
Author
Gisbert H. Flanz
Publisher
Oceana Publications
Place of publication
Dobbs Ferry, NY
Country
United States of America
Date
1995
Page range
pp. 1-40
ISBN
0-379-00467-4