Delegates to the Congress are to be elected on a regional basis of one from every district or municipality. In cases where the population exceeds 300,000, one additional delegate is to be elected for every additional half-million of population. The term of office of delegates is six years.—Reuter.
The Congress, it is stated, shall be convened by the President once every three years, each session lasting one month, but may. be extended another month when necessary.
Extraordinary, sessions may be held at the instance of. two-fifths or more of the members, or by: the President of the Republic.
The Congress elects the President and vice-President of the Republic, also Presidents and vice-Presidents and members of Legislative and Control Yuans.
Organization and powers of the National Government are defined in the fourth chapter, comprising 6! articles. The President, as head of the state and commander-in-chief o? land, sea and air forces, can declare war, negotiate peace and conclude treaties. The President is responsible to congress.
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