Origin of the question of Hong Kong
When was the Treaty of Nanking signed?
1842
According to Article 5 of the Basic Law, the capitalist system and policies shall not be practised in the HKSAR.
(True or False)
False
(The socialist system shall not be practised)
How many constitution(s) is/are there in China?
ONE
According to the Constitution, what does the word "one country" refer to? (one country, two systems)
People's Republic of China
The Basic Law can contradict the Constitution.
(True or false)
FALSE
(The Basic Law must comply with the Constitution)
Name the three unequal treaties.
1. Treaty of Nanking
2. The Convention of Peking
3. The Convention for the Extension of Hong Kong Territory
On 19 December 1984, the Chinese and British Governments signed the __________________ regarding the question of Hong Kong.
Sino-British Joint Declaration 中英聯合聲明
Which organ possesses the highest state power in China?
A. National People's Congress
B. State Council of the People's Republic of China
C. Supreme People's Court
D. Ministry of Foreign Affairs
A
According to the Constitution, what does the word "two systems" refer to? (one country, two systems)
Socialism and capitalism
The Basic Law is the parent law, and the Constitution is the subordinate.
(True or False)
False
Correct version: The Constitution is the parent law, and the Basic Law is the subordinate.
On 25 January 1841, the British navy landed at a location in Hong Kong and began her 150 years of rule.
What is the name of location?
Possession Street
In which year was the Basic Law of the HKSAR passed by the National People's Congress?
1990
Which of the following powers are NOT granted by the Central Authorities to the HKSAR?
A. Executive power
B. Independent judicial power
C. Legislative power
D. Power to conduct all external affairs on its own
D
What documents form the constitutional basis of the HKSAR?
The Constitution and the Basic Law
The Basic Law is a national law as well as the constitutional law of the HKSAR.
(True or False)
True
Which area of Hong Kong was ceded to Britain in 1860?
Kowloon Peninsula south of Boundary Street (including Stonecutters Island)
Who were the Chinese representative and the British representative when signing the Sino-British Joint Declaration?
Chinese - Zhao Ziyang
British - Margaret Thatcher
The HKSAR comes directly under the National People's Congress.
(True / False)
False
(Correct version: The HKSAR comes directly under the Central People's Government)
Name TWO of the principles stipulated by the Basic law on the governance of Hong Kong.
1. "one country, two systems"
2. "Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong"
3. a high degree of autonomy
"The state may establish special administrative regions when necessary. The systems instituted in special administrative regions shall, in light of specific circumstances, be prescribed by laws enacted by the National People's Congress."
Which article of the Constitution is it?
Article 31
The major position of Britain on the question of Hong Kong: Hong Kong's sovereignty and jurisdiction should not be returned to China to avoid catastrophic consequences.
(True/False)
False
Correct version: The major position of Britain on the question of Hong Kong: Hong Kong's sovereignty shall be returned to China while Britain shall retain its jurisdiction to avoid catastrophic consequences.
Suggest ONE significance of Hong Kong's return to China.
a. Resolving the question of Hong Kong
b. Maintaining Hong Kong's prosperity and stability
c. Offering an example to the world
Name THREE powers that are directly exercised by the Central Authorities over the HKSAR.
1. Power of deciding on establishing the HKSAR and its system
2. Power of forming the organs of power of the HKSAR
3. Supporting and guiding the administration of the Chief executive and government of the HKSAR in accordance with the law
4. Responsible for the foreign affairs relating to the HKSAR
5. Responsible for the defence of the HKSAR
6. Power of amendment and interpretation of the Basic Law
7. Power of deciding to apply national laws in Hong Kong
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Name TWO constitutional responsibilities of the HKSAR.
1. Safeguarding national sovereignty, security, and development interests
2. Safeguarding the constitutional order in the HKSAR prescribed by the Constitution and the Basic Law
3. Maintaining the prosperity and stability of the HKSAR
4. Proactively integrating into the overall development of the country
Does the HKSAR government have residual power?
No.
There is no fixed power in the locality, and its power comes from the authorization of the central government. Under the authorization law, the central authority has complete governance power.
The high degree of autonomy of the HKSAR is not full autonomy, it is subject to the level of the central leadership’s authorisation. Therefore, there is no such thing called “residual power.”