Led by the CPC, citizens in Changle fully enjoy all the rights that a citizen should enjoy. They have the right to vote and the right to stand for election. Changle People’s Congress and its standing committee exercise state power in the area. Deputies to the people's congress are chosen through election. The County People's Congress elects a standing committee to serve as its permanent body and at the same time, elects the governor and county party secretary. The tenure of the congressmen is five years.

　　　  The People's Government of Changle is the executive body of the Changle County People’s Congress and the administrative body exercising state power in the area. Its governor is responsible to carry out the resolutions of the People’s Congress and its standing committee, regulate administrative measures, issue decisions and orders, lead the different departments, district and town governments, implement the plans and budgets of national economy and the society, administrate the economic, educational, scientific, cultural, sanitary, sport, urban and rural constructions, financial, civil, public security, judicial, censorial affairs of this administrative area under its jurisdiction. The County Government consists of the county party secretary, the governor, and directors of various committees, offices and bureaus. The tenure is five years.

　　　  Changle Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) is the organization of patriotic united front work. Led by Changle Committee of the Communist Party of China, it comprises representatives from various democratic parties, non-party democrats, representatives from all circles, compatriots from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao S.A.R., overseas Chinese and guest members. The committee serves a term of five year.