Basic Law Quiz Competition 2023-24

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Form 1 to Form 3

Form 4 to Form 7

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Q1 Under Article 8 of the Basic Law, which of the following is not a law previously in force in Hong Kong?

Common law Rules of equity Customary law Civil law

Q2 Which office is established in Hong Kong by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China to deal with foreign affairs in accordance with the Basic Law?

Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the HKSAR Hong Kong Garrison of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR

Q3 According to the Basic Law, what document shall the Chief Executive obtain before issuing a certificate to the courts of the HKSAR on questions of fact concerning acts of state such as defence and foreign affairs whenever such questions arise in the adjudication of cases?

Certifying document from the Central People’s Government Certifying document from the National People’s Congress Written consent from the Department of Justice Written consent from the Executive Council

Q4 According to the Basic Law, what rights do permanent residents of the HKSAR enjoy?

The right of abode in accordance with law The right to obtain permanent identity cards which state their right of abode in accordance with law The right to vote and the right to stand for election in accordance with law All of the above

Q5 According to the Basic Law, which of the following is the organ for assisting the Chief Executive in policy-making?

Executive Council Chief Executive’s Office Administration Wing Legislative Council

Q6 According to the Basic Law, how many times may the Chief Executive of the HKSAR dissolve the Legislative Council in each term of his or her office?

Once Twice 3 times 4 times

Q7 According to the Basic Law, which of the following posts must be filled by Chinese citizens among permanent residents of the HKSAR with no right of abode in any foreign country?

Deputy Secretary for Justice Secretary for Education Director of Audit All of the above

Q8 Which of the following statements about the economic policies of the HKSAR is false?

The HKSAR may enact laws on its own concerning types of taxes, tax rates and tax reductions The Government of the HKSAR may formulate monetary and financial policies on its own Foreign exchange control policies are applied in the HKSAR The Government of the HKSAR is authorised to issue Hong Kong currency

Q9 According to the Basic Law, which of the following carriers require special permission of the Central People’s Government for access to the HKSAR?

Foreign state aircraft only Foreign warships only Foreign state aircraft and foreign warships None of the above

Q10 According to the Basic Law, under what circumstances may voluntary organisations providing social services decide their forms of service on their own after the establishment of the HKSAR?

Having reported to the Central People’s Government for the record Having obtained a certificate from the Department of Justice Having reported to the Legislative Council for record Without any contravention of law

Q11 Whose consent is not required before a bill for amendments to the Basic Law is submitted to the National People’s Congress (NPC) by the HKSAR delegation to the NPC?

Two-thirds of the HKSAR deputies to the National People’s Congress Two-thirds of all Legislative Council members Secretary for Justice Chief Executive

Q12 According to Annex I of the Basic Law, the Chief Executive shall be elected by an Election Committee. What is the term of office of the Election Committee?

4 years 5 years 6 years 7 years

Q13 Which authority formally promulgated the Basic Law, together with the designs for the regional flag and the regional emblem of the HKSAR, on 4 April 1990?

Basic Law Consultative Committee of the HKSAR Drafting Committee for the Basic Law of the HKSAR Committee for the Basic Law of the HKSAR National People’s Congress

Q14 The fourth of December was designated by the Standing Committee of the Twelfth National People’s Congress in November 2014 for the nation to conduct relevant promotion and education activities through multiple channels for which of the following?

National Security Education Day Constitution Day Martyrs’ Day Nanjing Massacre National Memorial Day

Q15 Which of the following statements about the Constitution and the Basic Law is true?

The Constitution is superior to the Basic Law in terms of legal status The National People’s Congress enacts the Basic Law in accordance with the Constitution The Constitution gives the legislative backing and source of power for the Basic Law All of the above

Q16 Under Article 2 of the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the HKSAR, which are the two Articles of the Basic Law that no institution, organisation or individual in the HKSAR shall contravene in exercising their rights and freedoms?

Articles 1 and 12 Articles 2 and 13 Articles 3 and 14 Articles 4 and 15

Q17 According to the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the HKSAR, on what occasion shall residents of the HKSAR confirm in writing or take an oath to uphold the Basic Law of the HKSAR of the People’s Republic of China and swear allegiance to the HKSAR of the People’s Republic of China in accordance with the law?

When elected to public office When applying for public office When elected to or applying for public office When standing for election or assuming public office

Q18 Under Article 19 of the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the HKSAR, to which authority shall the Financial Secretary of the HKSAR submit an annual report on the control and management of the fund for meeting the expenditure for safeguarding national security?

Legislative Council Executive Council Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the HKSAR Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR

Q19 Under Article 29 of the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the HKSAR, which offence is committed if a person requests a foreign country or an institution, organisation or individual outside the mainland, Hong Kong, and Macao of the People’s Republic of China to impose sanctions or blockade or engage in other hostile activities against the HKSAR or the People’s Republic of China?

Secession Subversion Terrorist activities Collusion with a foreign country or with external elements to endanger national security

Q20 Which two Articles of the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the HKSAR did the Standing Committee of the Thirteenth National People’s Congress interpret in 2022?

Articles 13 and 46 Articles 14 and 47 Articles 15 and 48 Articles 16 and 49

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