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Study Guide: The President of the Judicial Yuan: History and Role

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The President of the Judicial Yuan: History and Role Study Guide

Establishment and Historical Context (1928-1947)

The President of the Judicial Yuan's primary role is to preside over the Supreme Court.

Answer: False

Explanation: The President of the Judicial Yuan serves as the head of the Judicial Yuan, the highest judicial body, and is also referred to as the chief justice. While the Supreme Court is part of the Judicial Yuan, the President's primary role is to head the entire Yuan, not exclusively preside over the Supreme Court.

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The position of President of the Judicial Yuan was established in 1928.

Answer: True

Explanation: The position of President of the Judicial Yuan was established in 1928, coinciding with the formation of the Judicial Yuan itself.

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Wang Chong-hui served as the first President of the Judicial Yuan both before and after the adoption of the 1947 Constitution.

Answer: True

Explanation: Wang Chong-hui served as the first President of the Judicial Yuan from 1928 to 1932 (before the 1947 Constitution) and again from 1948 to 1958 (after the 1947 Constitution).

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Wu Chaoshu officially took office as the second President of the Judicial Yuan.

Answer: False

Explanation: Wu Chaoshu was designated as the second President of the Judicial Yuan but did not officially take office.

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Ju Zheng held the longest term as President of the Judicial Yuan during the period before the 1947 Constitution.

Answer: True

Explanation: Ju Zheng served from March 1932 to July 1948, holding the longest tenure as President of the Judicial Yuan prior to the 1947 Constitution.

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The Judicial Yuan was established during the period known as 'Post-1947 Constitution'.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Judicial Yuan was established in 1928, which predates the 'Post-1947 Constitution' period.

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Wang Ch'ung-hui died in office during his tenure under the 'Before 1947 Constitution' period.

Answer: False

Explanation: Wang Ch'ung-hui died in office on March 15, 1958, which was during the Post-1947 Constitution period, not before it.

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The timeline graphic exclusively shows the tenures of presidents from the 'Before 1947 Constitution' era.

Answer: False

Explanation: The timeline graphic covers presidents from both the 'Before 1947 Constitution' era (1928-1948) and the 'Post-1947 Constitution' era.

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The 'Politics of Taiwan' sidebar provides details about the Supreme Court but omits any mention of the Judicial Yuan.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 'Politics of Taiwan' sidebar includes a section on the Judiciary which explicitly mentions the Judicial Yuan and its President.

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Tan Yankai served as the President of the Republic of China when the Judicial Yuan was formed in 1928.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source indicates Tan Yankai was Chairman in 1928, the year the Judicial Yuan was formed.

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The Kuomintang (KMT) party is visually distinguished by a green background and white text in the tables.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Kuomintang party is indicated by a light blue background and white text, not green.

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Wu Chaoshu's designated term as the second President of the Judicial Yuan lasted for approximately two months.

Answer: True

Explanation: Wu Chaoshu's scheduled term was from January 1932 to March 1932, which is approximately two months. He did not take office.

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What is the primary function of the President of the Judicial Yuan?

Answer: To serve as the head of the Judicial Yuan, the highest judicial body.

Explanation: The President of the Judicial Yuan serves as the head of the Judicial Yuan, which is the highest organ of the judicial branch of the Republic of China's government, also functioning as the chief justice.

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When was the position of President of the Judicial Yuan established?

Answer: 1928

Explanation: The position of President of the Judicial Yuan was established in 1928.

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Who was the inaugural holder of the position of President of the Judicial Yuan?

Answer: Wang Chong-hui

Explanation: Wang Chong-hui was the inaugural holder of the position of President of the Judicial Yuan, serving from 1928.

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Who served the longest term as President of the Judicial Yuan before the 1947 Constitution?

Answer: Ju Zheng

Explanation: Ju Zheng served the longest term before the 1947 Constitution, from March 1932 to July 1948.

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Which of the following individuals *did not* take office as President of the Judicial Yuan despite being designated for the role?

Answer: Wu Chaoshu

Explanation: Wu Chaoshu was designated as the second President of the Judicial Yuan but did not officially take office.

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Post-1947 Constitutional Framework and Evolution

Who served the longest continuous term as President of the Judicial Yuan after the 1947 Constitution and before the 1997 amendment?

Answer: Hsieh Kuan-sheng (1958-1971)

Explanation: Hsieh Kuan-sheng served the longest continuous term in this period, from June 14, 1958, to December 1, 1971.

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Constitutional Reforms and the Modern Role (Post-1997)

Following the 1997 constitutional amendment, the President of the Judicial Yuan must be affiliated with a political party.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 1997 constitutional amendment requires that individuals serving as President of the Judicial Yuan be unaffiliated with any political party.

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Weng Yueh-sheng was the first President of the Judicial Yuan appointed before the 1997 constitutional amendment took full effect.

Answer: False

Explanation: Weng Yueh-sheng was the first President of the Judicial Yuan appointed *after* the 1997 constitutional amendment took full effect, serving from 1999 to 2007.

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Since the 1997 constitutional amendment, the President of the Judicial Yuan also holds a position on the Constitutional Court.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 4th constitutional amendment in 1997 mandated that the President of the Judicial Yuan also serve as a justice on the Constitutional Court.

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The role of President of the Judicial Yuan involves serving as a justice on the Constitutional Court only if appointed after 1997.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 1997 constitutional amendment mandated that the President of the Judicial Yuan also serve as a justice on the Constitutional Court, a role that applies to those appointed after this reform.

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Which constitutional amendment significantly altered the role of the President of the Judicial Yuan, requiring them to also serve on the Constitutional Court?

Answer: The 4th Constitutional Amendment in 1997

Explanation: The 4th constitutional amendment, enacted in 1997, significantly altered the role by requiring the President of the Judicial Yuan to also serve as a justice on the Constitutional Court.

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According to the source, what is a requirement for individuals serving as President of the Judicial Yuan *after* the 1997 constitutional amendment?

Answer: They must be unaffiliated with any political party.

Explanation: Following the 1997 constitutional amendment, individuals appointed as President of the Judicial Yuan are required to be unaffiliated with any political party.

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Weng Yueh-sheng was the first President of the Judicial Yuan appointed *after* which significant event?

Answer: The 1997 constitutional amendment

Explanation: Weng Yueh-sheng was the first President of the Judicial Yuan appointed after the 1997 constitutional amendment took effect, serving from 1999.

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What is the relationship between the President of the Judicial Yuan and the Constitutional Court since the 1997 amendment?

Answer: The President must also serve as a justice on the Constitutional Court.

Explanation: Since the 1997 constitutional amendment, the President of the Judicial Yuan is mandated to also serve as a justice on the Constitutional Court.

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Appointment, Tenure, and Qualifications

The President of the Republic of China directly appoints the President of the Judicial Yuan.

Answer: False

Explanation: The President of the Republic of China nominates the candidate, but the appointment is made by the Legislative Yuan.

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The standard term length for the President of the Judicial Yuan is eight years.

Answer: True

Explanation: The standard term length for the President of the Judicial Yuan is eight years.

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The Legislative Yuan's role is to nominate the President of the Judicial Yuan.

Answer: False

Explanation: The President of the Republic of China nominates the candidate, while the Legislative Yuan is responsible for the appointment.

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Who nominates the President of the Judicial Yuan?

Answer: The President of the Republic of China

Explanation: The President of the Republic of China is responsible for nominating the candidate for President of the Judicial Yuan.

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Which legislative body is responsible for appointing the President of the Judicial Yuan?

Answer: The Legislative Yuan

Explanation: The Legislative Yuan holds the responsibility for appointing the President of the Judicial Yuan, following nomination by the President of the Republic of China.

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What is the standard term length for the President of the Judicial Yuan?

Answer: 8 years

Explanation: The standard term length for the President of the Judicial Yuan is eight years.

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How many individuals officially held the title of President of the Judicial Yuan, based on the numbered entries and current acting president in the provided lists?

Answer: 12

Explanation: Based on the provided lists, including numbered entries and the current acting president, a total of 12 individuals have officially held the title of President of the Judicial Yuan.

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Notable Presidents and Historical Events

Hsieh Kuan-sheng served as acting President before officially taking over the full presidential term.

Answer: True

Explanation: Hsieh Kuan-sheng served as acting President of the Judicial Yuan from March 18, 1958, to June 14, 1958, before officially assuming the full term.

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Both Wang Ch'ung-hui and Tien Chung-chin died while holding the office of President of the Judicial Yuan.

Answer: True

Explanation: Wang Ch'ung-hui died in office on March 15, 1958, and Tien Chung-chin died in office on March 30, 1977, both during the Post-1947 Constitution period.

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Tai Yen-hui was the first President of the Judicial Yuan of non-Taiwanese ancestry.

Answer: False

Explanation: Tai Yen-hui, who served from 1977 to 1979, was the first President of the Judicial Yuan of Taiwanese ancestry.

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Lai In-jaw resigned due to a scandal related to the Supreme Court's proceedings.

Answer: False

Explanation: Lai In-jaw resigned due to a scandal involving the Taiwan High Court, not the Supreme Court's proceedings.

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Hsu Tzong-li served as President of the Judicial Yuan during the presidency of Ma Ying-jeou.

Answer: False

Explanation: Hsu Tzong-li served from November 2016 to November 2024, which falls within the presidencies of Tsai Ing-wen and Lai Ching-te, not Ma Ying-jeou.

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Shih Chi-yang served as President of the Judicial Yuan during the entire presidency of Lee Teng-hui.

Answer: False

Explanation: Shih Chi-yang served from September 1994 to February 1999. Lee Teng-hui's presidency ended in May 2000. While Shih served during most of Lee's presidency, Weng Yueh-sheng also served during the latter part of Lee's term.

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Hsu Tzong-li served during the presidency of Lai Ching-te.

Answer: True

Explanation: Hsu Tzong-li's term as President of the Judicial Yuan (November 2016 - November 2024) overlapped significantly with Lai Ching-te's presidency, which began in May 2024.

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Wang Ch'ung-hui died in office on March 15, 1958. During which constitutional period did this occur?

Answer: Post-1947 Constitution

Explanation: Wang Ch'ung-hui died in office on March 15, 1958, which falls within the Post-1947 Constitution period.

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Who was the first President of the Judicial Yuan of *Taiwanese* ancestry?

Answer: Tai Yen-hui

Explanation: Tai Yen-hui, who served from 1977 to 1979, was the first President of the Judicial Yuan of Taiwanese ancestry.

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Lai In-jaw resigned from his position as President of the Judicial Yuan due to a scandal involving which judicial body?

Answer: The Taiwan High Court

Explanation: Lai In-jaw resigned on July 18, 2010, due to a scandal involving the Taiwan High Court.

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Which two presidents of the Judicial Yuan died while in office during the Post-1947 Constitution period (1948-1999)?

Answer: Wang Ch'ung-hui and Tien Chung-chin

Explanation: Wang Ch'ung-hui died in office in 1958, and Tien Chung-chin died in office in 1977, both within the Post-1947 Constitution period.

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Who served as President of the Judicial Yuan during President Ma Ying-jeou's administration (which ended May 20, 2016)?

Answer: Lai In-jaw and Rai Hau-min

Explanation: Lai In-jaw served until July 2010, and Rai Hau-min served from October 2010 to October 2016, both overlapping with Ma Ying-jeou's presidency.

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Who served as acting President of the Judicial Yuan between Wang Ch'ung-hui's death and Hsieh Kuan-sheng's official appointment?

Answer: Hsieh Kuan-sheng

Explanation: Hsieh Kuan-sheng served as acting President of the Judicial Yuan from March 18, 1958, to June 14, 1958, following Wang Ch'ung-hui's death and preceding his own official appointment.

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Hsu Tzong-li served as President of the Judicial Yuan during the presidency of which current leader?

Answer: Both Tsai Ing-wen and Lai Ching-te

Explanation: Hsu Tzong-li's term (November 2016 - November 2024) spanned the entirety of Tsai Ing-wen's presidency and the beginning of Lai Ching-te's presidency.

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Who served as acting President of the Judicial Yuan after Lai In-jaw's resignation in July 2010?

Answer: Hsieh Tsai-chuan

Explanation: Hsieh Tsai-chuan served as acting President of the Judicial Yuan from July 19, 2010, to October 12, 2010, following Lai In-jaw's resignation.

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Official Administration and Current Status

The official website for the Judicial Yuan is www.judicial.gov.tw.

Answer: True

Explanation: The official website for the Judicial Yuan is indeed www.judicial.gov.tw.

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Shieh Ming-yan currently holds the position of President of the Judicial Yuan in a confirmed, full-term capacity.

Answer: False

Explanation: Shieh Ming-yan currently serves as the *acting* President of the Judicial Yuan, not in a confirmed, full-term capacity.

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The official residence of the President of the Judicial Yuan has been located in Da'an District, Taipei, since 1998.

Answer: True

Explanation: The official residence of the President of the Judicial Yuan has been situated in Da'an District, Taipei, since 1998.

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As of November 1, 2024, who is the *acting* President of the Judicial Yuan?

Answer: Shieh Ming-yan

Explanation: As of November 1, 2024, Shieh Ming-yan is serving as the acting President of the Judicial Yuan.

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What does the term 'acting' signify for Shieh Ming-yan's current role?

Answer: He is temporarily fulfilling the duties of the President pending formal appointment.

Explanation: The term 'acting' indicates that Shieh Ming-yan is currently performing the duties of the President of the Judicial Yuan on an interim basis, likely awaiting formal appointment or confirmation.

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The official residence of the President of the Judicial Yuan has been located in which district of Taipei since 1998?

Answer: Da'an District

Explanation: Since 1998, the official residence of the President of the Judicial Yuan has been located in the Da'an District of Taipei.

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What is the official website address provided for the Judicial Yuan?

Answer: www.judicial.gov.tw

Explanation: The official website address provided for the Judicial Yuan is www.judicial.gov.tw.

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