C. ACT OF THE LEGISLATIVE YÜAN, APRIL 31, XXVI (1937) GOVERNING THE ELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE NATIONAL CONGRESS[1]
[Note particularly the world-wide electoral areas.]
Chapter I. General Principles
Article 1. These laws are formulated in conjunction with what is provided in Section ii of Article 2 in the Law concerning the System of Organization of the National Congress.
Article 2. Besides the Representatives to the National Congress without election, there shall also be provided:
i. 665 Representatives elected through district election.
ii. 380 Representatives elected through professional election.
iii. 155 Representatives elected through special election.
iv. 240 Representatives appointed by the National Government.
Article 3. All citizens of China above 20 years of age have the privilege of voting for Representatives to Congress, upon taking the oath of citizenship.
Article 4. The following persons have no privilege of voting:
i. Rebels against the National Government, proven or under arrest.
ii. Corrupt officials, proven or under arrest.
iii. Those whose citizenship privileges have been forfeited due to crimes, etc.
iv. Those who are insolvent.
v. Those afflicted with mental diseases.
vi. Those smoking opium or substitutes therefor.