Basic Law Quiz Competition - Primary
  1. According to Article 5 of the Basic Law, the socialist system and policies shall not be practised in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and how many years shall the previous capitalist system and way of life remain unchanged?
    30 years
    40 years
    50 years
    Forever
  2. According to Article 10 of the Basic Law, which of the following descriptions of the regional flag or regional emblem of the HKSAR is correct?
    The regional flag of the HKSAR is a red flag with a bauhinia variegata highlighted by three star-tipped stamens.
    The regional flag of the HKSAR is a red flag with a bauhinia highlighted by five star-tipped stamens.
    The regional emblem of the HKSAR is a bauhinia variegata in the centre highlighted by three star-tipped stamens.
    The regional emblem of the HKSAR is a bauhinia variegata in the centre highlighted by five star-tipped stamens.
  3. According to Articles 16, 17 and 19 of the Basic Law, with which of the following powers is the HKSAR vested?
    Executive power
    Legislative power
    Independent judicial power, including that of final adjudication
    All of the above
  4. According to Article 14 of the Basic Law, which of the following is responsible for the maintenance of public order in the HKSAR?
    The Government of the HKSAR
    The Central People's Government
    The Hong Kong Garrison of the Chinese People's Liberation Army
    The Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR
  5. Which of the following is NOT a right conferred to Hong Kong residents by Article 28 of the Basic Law?
    Inviolable freedom of the person
    Arbitrary search of the body of another person
    Prohibition on being tortured
    Not to be subjected to arbitrary or unlawful arrest, detention or imprisonment
  6. According to Article 42 of the Basic Law, what obligation do Hong Kong residents and other persons in Hong Kong have?
    To participate in religious activities
    To engage in academic researches
    To abide by the laws in force in the HKSAR
    To freely choose their occupations
  7. According to Article 62 of the Basic Law, which of the following is NOT the powers and functions exercisable by the Government of the HKSAR?
    To draft and introduce bills, motions and subordinate legislation
    To amend the Basic Law
    To conduct external affairs as authorised by the Central People's Government under the Basic Law
    To conduct administrative affairs
  8. According to Articles 66 and 73 of the Basic Law, which of the following has the power to enact, amend or repeal laws of the HKSAR in accordance with legal procedures?
    The Chief Executive
    The judiciary
    The Legislative Council
    Public servants
  9. According to Article 80 of the Basic Law, which of the following has the authority to exercise the judicial power of the HKSAR?
    The courts
    The executive authorities
    The Legislative Council
    The Independent Commission Against Corruption
  10. According to Articles 106, 107, 111 and 112 of the Basic Law, which of the following descriptions of the financial arrangements of the HKSAR is correct?
    The Central People's Government shall levy taxes in the HKSAR.
    The HKSAR shall follow the principle of keeping revenues within the limits of expenditure in drawing up its budget.
    The renminbi is the legal tender in the HKSAR.
    No foreign exchange control policies shall be applied in the HKSAR.
  11. According to Article 126 of the Basic Law, whose special permission is required for foreign warships to enjoy access to the ports of Hong Kong?
    The Chief Executive
    The Hong Kong Garrison of the Chinese People's Liberation Army
    The Central People's Government
    The Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR
  12. According to Articles 129 and 130 of the Basic Law, which of the following is not within the authority or responsibility of the HKSAR?
    Giving permission for foreign state aircrafts to gain access to the HKSAR
    Managing airports in the HKSAR
    Providing air traffic services within the flight information region of the HKSAR
    Discharging other responsibilities allocated to the HKSAR under the regional air navigation procedures of the International Civil Aviation Organisation
  13. According to Article 137 of the Basic Law, what kind(s) of freedom may the HKSAR enjoy?
    Educational institutions of all kinds may recruit staff and use teaching materials from outside the HKSAR.
    Schools run by religious organisations may provide courses in religion.
    Students shall enjoy freedom of choice of educational institutions and freedom to pursue their education outside the HKSAR.
    All of the above.
  14. According to Article 139 of the Basic Law, which of the following descriptions of the policies on science and technology in the HKSAR is correct?
    The Central People's Government formulates policies on science and technology for the HKSAR.
    The HKSAR will not protect achievements in scientific and technological research in the Region.
    The HKSAR Government will protect patents, discoveries and inventions by law.
    Educational institutions shall, on their own, decide on the scientific and technological standards and specifications applicable in Hong Kong.
  15. According to Article 149 of the Basic Law, what name may non-governmental organisations in fields such as medicine and health, labour or social work and religious organisations in the HKSAR use in activities organised by international organisations?
    China
    Hong Kong, China
    The People's Republic of China
    Hong Kong
  16. According to Article 157 of the Basic Law, for those states not recognised by the People's Republic of China, what kind of institutions may they establish in Hong Kong?
    Consular
    Other official missions
    Semi-official missions
    Non-governmental institutions
  17. According to Article 158 of the Basic Law, which of the following has/have the power of interpretation of the Basic Law?
    The HKSAR Basic Law Committee
    The Chief Executive
    The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress
    All of the above
  18. According to Article 159 of the Basic Law, which of the following has/have the power to propose bills for amendments to the Basic Law?
    The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress
    The State Council
    The HKSAR
    All of the above
  19. On which date did the Basic Law come into effect?
    19 December 1984
    4 April 1990
    1 July 1997
    1 October 1997
  20. How many years has the Basic Law been promulgated in the HKSAR as at 2015?
    18 years
    25 years
    31 years
    40 years

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