On the Current Plebiscite Controversy:

• Main Authors: Kuo-Lung Lin, 林國龍
• Other Authors: 謝敏捷
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2004
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/92011777573733359781

碩士 === 國立中正大學 === 政治學研究所 === 92 === There have been, on the part of the plebiscite, accumulated experiences and fruitful results in the Western advanced democratic countries. Since 1990, seventeen local plebiscites have been held in Taiwan. Reflecting on other countries’ plebiscite systems and Taiwan’s past experiences, we can make the most of our unique situation to help enhance our countrymen’s political participation and to prevent political conflicts. This is very important and desperately needed. The passing of the plebiscite law is an important milestone of Taiwan’s democratic deepening. However, judging from the continued controversy on the plebiscite, Taiwan must establish a plebiscite mechanism, which can maintain the peaceful development of Cross-Strait relations and sustain the political stability domestically. This indeed, is an important issue for the whole country.