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Professor warns that Taiwan may not be suited to parliamentary system (2014/12/16)
Two of the most prominent states to use a parliamentary system are the United Kingdom and Japan. Political science professor Chu Chao-hsiang says there are problems with such systems, including whether members of parliament are qualified to serve on the cabinet. Chu would prefer that Taiwan keep its president but instead give the people greater say over a prime minister who would head the cabinet.
Recently, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called a snap election. His goal was to secure support of the people for his difficult economic reforms. This is one aspect of the parliamentary system of government at work. It can solve disputes between administrative and legislative branches.
Another aspect is the tendency for members of parliament to serve as Cabinet ministers.
Chu Chao-hsiang
NTNU Political Science Professor
If MPs are to serve as cabinet members, many people will begin to question whether our lawmakers are qualified. They may not be able to reach that standard.
Professor Chu Chao-hsiang believes that if Taiwan keeps more than a ceremonial president, then it should give lawmakers say over who serves as prime minister.
Chu Chao-hsiang
NTNU Political Science Professor
When an election is held and the president finds that his party no longer holds a majority, he needs to let the opposition party leader become prime minister. The prime minister must pass a confidence vote in parliament. We can then ensure that the people have greater say over the (cabinet). The prime minister would then be able to resist the president’s authority.
In Taiwan, stalemates were common during the Chen Shui-bian era, when the executive branch and Legislature were controlled by different parties. They have also been common during the Ma Ying-jeou era, when they’re

controlled by the same party. Some beg to ask whether Taiwan’s system is the problem, or the politicians who are voted into office.