Basic Law Quiz Competition 2022-23

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Q1 Which former state leader proposed the concept of "one country, two systems"?

Mao Zedong Deng Xiaoping Jiang Zemin Hu Jintao

Q2 Which authority does the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) come directly under?

The National People's Congress The Central People's Government The People's Government of Beijing Municipality The People's Government of Guangdong Province

Q3 As stipulated in the Basic Law, which authority shall the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress consult prior to giving an interpretation of the Basic Law?

The Legislative Council The Court of Final Appeal The Committee for the Basic Law of the HKSAR The Chief Executive's Office

Q4 According to the Basic Law, what system and policies are not to be practised in the HKSAR whilst the Region's previous capitalist system and way of life remain unchanged for 50 years?

Communist Liberalist Socialist Trade protectionist

Q5 Which design element of the HKSAR regional flag embodies the "one country, two systems" principle?

The bauhinia The five star-tipped stamens of the bauhinia The petals of the bauhinia The red and white colours

Q6 Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between the Constitution of the People's Republic of China and the Basic Law?

They jointly form the constitutional basis of the HKSAR They have equal status Only the Basic Law is applicable to Hong Kong None of the above

Q7 As stipulated in the Basic Law, who shall sign the budgets passed by the Legislative Council?

The President of the Legislative Council The Chief Executive The Financial Secretary The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury

Q8 As stipulated in the Basic Law, what should be done if the Chief Executive does not accept a majority opinion of the Executive Council?

The Executive Council may be dissolved Members of the Executive Council may be replaced No need to pay regard to it Put the specific reasons on record

Q9 According to Annex I of the Basic Law, how many nominations must a candidate for the office of Chief Executive obtain at the very least from members of the Election Committee ?

158 168 178 188

Q10 As expressly provided in Article 23 of the Basic Law, how shall the HKSAR prohibit any act of treason, secession, sedition, subversion against the Central People's Government, or theft of state secrets?

By way of administrative measures only By way of existing laws of the HKSAR only By way of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the HKSAR only By way of enacting laws on its own

Q11 According to the Basic Law, how can representatives of the Government of the HKSAR participate in negotiations at the diplomatic level directly affecting the HKSAR conducted by the Central People's Government?

To lead delegations of the Government of the HKSAR on its own To participate as members of delegations of the Government of the People's Republic of China To participate as observers of delegations of the Government of the People's Republic of China None of the above

Q12 In which year was the Basic Law Drafting Committee officially established to begin drafting the Basic Law?

1980 1985 1990 1995

Q13 According to the Basic Law, under what circumstances shall holders of valid travel documents not be free to leave the HKSAR?

Having gone bankrupt Having unsettled fines Being involved in legal proceedings Being restrained by law

Q14 Which of the following persons definitely does not meet the requirements for holding the office of President of the Legislative Council?

Mr. CHAN, aged 45, who has ordinarily resided in Hong Kong for a continuous period of 10 years Ms. LEE, aged 55, who has ordinarily resided in Hong Kong for a continuous period of 20 years Mr. WONG, aged 60, who has ordinarily resided in Hong Kong for a continuous period of 30 years Ms. HO, aged 65, who has ordinarily resided in Hong Kong for a continuous period of 40 years

Q15 Which authority shall appoint the Chief Executive and principal officials of the executive authorities of the HKSAR?

The Executive Council The Chief Executive's Office The Central People's Government The Court of Final Appeal

Q16 Pursuant to Article 18 of the Basic Law, in addition to the HKSAR Government, which authority should the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress consult prior to listing the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the HKSAR in Annex III to the Basic Law?

The Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR The Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the HKSAR The Committee for the Basic Law of the HKSAR under the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress The Constitution and Law Committee of the National People's Congress

Q17 Which of the following channels is/are available for the public to report national security related information to the National Security Department Reporting Hotline rolled out by the Hong Kong Police Force?

WeChat SMS E-mail All of the above

Q18 According to the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the HKSAR, which of the following officials is/are a member of the Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the HKSAR?

The Director of the Chief Executive's Office The Financial Secretary The Commissioner of Customs and Excise All of the above

Q19 Which authority is/are established by the Central People's Government in the HKSAR as expressly provided in the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the HKSAR?

The Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the HKSAR The National Security Department of the Hong Kong Police Force The Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR All of the above

Q20 Which of the following is a traditionally perceived area of security under the holistic view of national security?

Resource security Cultural security Military security Biosecurity

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