VOICED : Hong Kong lawmakers reject fake democracy package

The Hong Kong legislative council failed to achieve a 2/3 majority in a vote on political reform, ending a divisive package. The proposal for universal suffrage in the 2017 election was criticized as fake democracy due to Beijing's candidate approval. The political impasse led to mass rallies, criticized by pro-Beijing lawmakers. The current leader called for calm and a focus on economic development. The next leader will be chosen by a Beijing-loyal committee, as Hong Kong awaits China's response to the veto.

What was the outcome of the vote on political reform in Hong Kong's legislative council?

• The vote was canceled.

• They achieved a two-thirds majority.

• The vote was postponed.

• They failed to achieve a two-thirds majority.

What was the main criticism of the universal suffrage proposal for the 2017 election?

• It was not supported by the public.

• It was too expensive to implement.

• It allowed too many candidates.

• Candidates had to be approved by Beijing.

What sparked weeks of mass rallies in Hong Kong?

• Economic issues

• Environmental concerns

• A natural disaster

• The political impasse over universal suffrage

How did pro-Beijing lawmakers view the demonstrations?

• As a minor inconvenience

• As a sign of support for the government

• As a destabilizing force

• As a necessary expression of public opinion

Who will choose the successor to Hong Kong's current leader?

• The current leader

• An international body

• A committee loyal to Beijing

• The general public