Sample Questions

Secondary School Category

Q1What policies have been elaborated by the Chinese Government in the Sino-British Joint Declaration?

The basic policies of the People’s Republic of China regarding Hong Kong
The nationwide population policies of the People’s Republic of China
The specific policies of the People’s Republic of China regarding the property market development in Hong Kong
The policies of the People’s Republic of China regarding changes of the content of the Basic Law

Q2According to Article 159 of the Basic Law, which authority shall first study the bill for amendment to the Basic Law and submit views on it before it is put on the agenda of the National People’s Congress?

The Legislative Council
The Supreme People’s Court
The Executive Council
The Committee for the Basic Law of the HKSAR

Q3Which of the following statements regarding the power of interpretation of and the power of amendment to the Basic Law is true?

The Legislative Council can interpret on its own the provisions of the Basic Law.
The power of interpretation of the Basic Law shall be vested in the Chief Executive.
The power of amendment to the Basic Law shall be vested in the National People’s Congress.
The Executive Council has the power to propose bills for amendments to the Basic Law.

Q4Which of the following falls outside the powers and functions of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR?

To approve taxation and public expenditure
To conduct various administrative affairs
To receive and debate the policy addresses of the Chief Executive
To receive and handle complaints from Hong Kong residents

Q5Since the fifth term of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR in the year 2012, how many members are there in the Legislative Council in each term?

100
85
70
40