Today, the Grand Justices have delivered their interpretation of the constitution, with the hope that it will contribute positively to the stability of our political situation. The Executive Yuan respects and affirms the Grand Justices' effort. Interpretation 520, however, did not use such language. In fact, when it dealt with the issue of the Fourth Nuclear Power Plant, the Executive Yuan not only evaluated the economic, environmental protection, energy, and nuclear security factors, but also considered the issues of legality and constitutionality. Interpretation 520 clearly states that a change in the ruling party that leads to a change in policy is a part of normal party politics and public-opinion politics.
Democracy is by nature the politics of public opinion.
The election of a new president and new legislators at the end of their terms of office is mandatory. These elections are also a realization of the politics based on public opinion. A presidential candidate gets elected if his political views are accepted by the voters. After his election, he would of course fulfill his promises. The president may try to effect a change in the existing policy through the premier he has appointed, an operation normal to party politics and consistent with public-opinion politics.