A Study on the Legality of Yuan Shikai's Acquisition of the Supreme Power in 1912
In the year of 1912,Yuan Shikai transformed from the top official of the Qing Gov-ernment to the temporary president of the Republic of China.This transformation was predica-ted on the notion that all parties supported him.As for Yuan Shikai,the backing of all parties provided a legitimate basis for him to assume the supreme power in 1912.Qing Government accredited Yuan Shikai,and Beiyang Group identified with him,which jointly constituted the political basis for acquiring the supreme power in the Republic of China.The revolutionary party's identification and recognition of Yuan Shikai's power provided him with a revolutionary symbol.The constitutional party's submission and identification with Yuan Shikai gave him an elite foundation.The help and support of the Great Powers for Yuan Shikai provided him with international recognition.And the recognition and obedience of the general public to Yuan Shi-kai provided him with the basis of public opinion.