Governance
& Political
& Political
What is the title name of the head the government of Macau?
Chief Executive
Into which two main legal categories are residents of the Macao Special Administrative Region divided?
1. Permanent resident
2. Non-permanent resident
What is the Year and date of the hand-over?
1999/12/20
List three rights protected by the Macau Basic Law that pertain to a resident's economic.
Right to own property, inheritance, and choice of occupation.
What are the official languages of Macau?
Chinese, Portuguese
"The Central Government in Beijing issues a direct order for Macau to immediately change its entire primary school curriculum to match exactly the curriculum used in Shanghai."
Would this action be in line with the "Two Systems" part of the "One Country, Two Systems" principle? Why or why not?
No. Under "Two Systems," Macau retains a high degree of autonomy in areas including education and cultural affairs. The Central Government does not directly manage Macau's local curriculum.
According to the Macau Basic Law, name three fundamental rights and freedoms specifically guaranteed to residents of Macau.
Freedom of person, privacy, and freedom of speech
What is the name of Macau's separate currency?
Macau Pataca (MOP)
What are two types of premises belonging to residents are explicitly declared "inviolable"?
Homes and other premises.
What is the name of the head the government of Macau?
Sam Hou Fai
To be the Chief Executive and government officials, you can be a non-permanent resident of Macau.
True or false.
False. You must be a permanent resident.
Are children born in Macau automatically residents?
Not always, it depends on the parents' residency status.
Macau’s capitalist system and way of life are guaranteed to remain unchanged for how many years?
50 years
What is the legal term for the bundle of personal protections in the Civil Code, including rights to a name, honour, and one's image?
Personality Rights
What are the two requirements a person must meet to have the right to vote election in Macao?
18 years old and permanent residents
What is the principle that lets Macau keep its own systems while being part of China?
"One Country, Two Systems"
A local Macau newspaper publishes a strong criticism of the work of the Legislative Assembly. An assembly member is angry and demands the newspaper be shut down.
Under the Macau Basic Law, can the Legislative Assembly directly shut down the newspaper for criticism?
No. The Macau Basic Law protects freedom of the press. The government cannot arbitrarily shut down media outlets for criticism.
Identify the four symbolic elements featured on the green field of the Macao SAR flag.
Five stars, a lotus flower, a bridge, and the sea.
According to the statement, what are the three key outcomes that the Macau Basic Law has ensured for Macao?
Stable, orderly, and prosperous
Can residents from mainland China automatically become permanent residents?
No, they must reside in Macau legally for a continuous period.
A 17-year-old Macau permanent resident is excited to vote for the first time in the Chief Executive election, but finds her name not on the voter list.
According to the Macau Basic Law, is she eligible to vote for the Chief Executive? Why or why not?
No.
The Chief Executive is not directly elected by the public. They are selected by a representative Election Committee and appointed by the Central Government.
A mainland Chinese tourist in Macau starts protesting loudly on the street against a Macau government policy. A police officer tells him to stop. The tourist shouts, 'I have freedom of speech! You can't stop me!'"
Does the Macau Basic Law protect his right to protest in this way?
No / Not necessarily.
While the Macau Basic Law protects freedom of speech and assembly, it also states these rights must not violate public order. The police can act to maintain social stability.
Name the three specific systems that Macau can maintain under its own governance.
Education, culture, and public health.
Mr. Lei, a 70-year-old Macau resident who has worked his whole life, finds his small pension is not enough to pay for his medicine and rent.
Does Mr. Lei have a right to welfare assistance from the Macau SAR government in his age?
Yes.
The Macau Basic Law states that the Macau SAR government shall, in accordance with the law, formulate policies on the development of social welfare and that the welfare rights and interests of the elderly are protected by law.
Can a resident be deported from Macau?
Yes, non-permanent residents can be deported under certain legal conditions.