Basic Law Quiz

According to Article 158 of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, the courts of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region may interpret on their own, in adjudicating cases, the provisions of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China which are within the limits of the autonomy of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on the basis of the ______________.

• A inherent jurisdiction of the courts of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

• B common law powers of the courts of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

• C authorization by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress

• D authorization by the Central People’s Government

According to Article 3 of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, the executive authorities and legislature of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region shall be composed of ______________ in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China.

• A permanent residents of Hong Kong

• B non-permanent residents of Hong Kong

• C permanent residents of Hong Kong and non-permanent residents of Hong Kong

• D Chinese citizens

Which of the following is not expressly provided in the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China as a freedom or right of Hong Kong residents that shall be protected by law?

• A Freedom of marriage

• B Right to raise a family freely

• C Right to subsidized housing

• D Welfare benefits of the labour force

According to Article 63 of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, _______________ shall control criminal prosecutions.

• A the Hong Kong Police Force

• B the Independent Commission Against Corruption

• C the Department of Justice

• D All of the above

According to Article 125 of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region shall be authorized by the Central People’s Government to continue to maintain a shipping register. What name may the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region use to issue related certificates under its legislation?

• A Hong Kong, China

• B China

• C Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

• DHong Kong Shipping Register Territory

According to Article 158 of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, which of the following is/are not correct?

• The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress has the power to interpret any provisions of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China

• If the courts of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has not sought an interpretation of the provisions of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China from the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress may not interpret the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China 

• The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress shall consult the Committee for the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region before giving an interpretation of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China 

• all

According to Annexes I and II to the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, which of the following candidates shall the Candidate Eligibility Review Committee of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region be responsible for reviewing and confirming their eligibility?

• (i)Candidates for the office of Chief Executive

• (ii)Candidates for Election Committee members

• (iii)Candidates for members of the Legislative Council

• all three

Which of the following options most accurately describes the legal basis for the enactment of the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region?

• The Constitution of the People’s Republic of China and the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China

• The Constitution of the People’s Republic of China, the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China and the Decision of the National People’s Congress on Establishing and Improving the Legal System and Enforcement Mechanisms for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to Safeguard National Security

• The Constitution of the People’s Republic of China, the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, and the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China

• The Decision of the National People’s Congress on Establishing and Improving the Legal System and Enforcement Mechanisms for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to Safeguard National Security, the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China and the National Security Law of the People’s Republic of China

According to Article 2 of the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, any institution, organisation or individual in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in exercising their rights and freedoms:

• shall not criticise the policies of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on the basis of objective facts

• shall not be subject to any limitations or restrictions

• shall not contravene the provision that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is an inalienable part of the People’s Republic of China

• shall not have to respect the rights and freedoms of others

Which of the following does not fall within the duties and functions of the Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region under Article 14 of the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region?

• Instituting prosecution in respect of an offence endangering national security

• Advancing the development of the legal system and enforcement mechanisms of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region for safeguarding national security

• Analysing and assessing developments in relation to safeguarding national security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

• Coordinating major work for safeguarding national security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region