Quiz on Taiwan's Democracy

What does CALD stand for?

• Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats

• Council of Asian Leaders and Diplomats

• Coalition of Asian Liberal Democrats

• Council of Asian Liberal Development

In which year was CALD founded?

• 2000

• 1993

• 1990

• 1996

What is the primary interest of CALD members?

• Promoting democracy

• Promoting authoritarianism

• Promoting economic isolation

• Promoting military governance

Which institution in Taiwan is responsible for overseeing elections?

• Ministry of Interior

• Central Election Commission

• National Assembly

• Supreme Court

What was the voter turnout rate in Taiwan's 2024 presidential election?

• 71.9%

• 80.2%

• 50.3%

• 60.5%

Which country ranked 1st in Asia on the 2023 World Press Freedom Index?

• South Korea

• Japan

• India

• Taiwan

What significant event did Taiwanese students lead in 2014?

• Sunflower Movement

• Umbrella Movement

• Anti-Authoritarian Protest

• LGBTQ+ Rights March

What age was the voting age lowered to in Taiwan?

• 19

• 18

• 17

• 16

What is the significance of vTaiwan and Join.gov.tw?

• They are platforms for youth to participate in policymaking

• They are news agencies

• They are election monitoring bodies

• They are NGOs

What does Taiwan maintain that distinguishes it from many neighboring countries?

• Censorship of the press

• Single-party rule

• Independent judiciary

• Military governance