Basic Law Quiz Competition 2023-24

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Family (Students of P.3 or lower and their parents)

Senior Primary School (Students of P.4 to P.6)

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Q1 According to the Basic Law, what region is the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) set up to be of the People’s Republic of China with a high degree of autonomy?

Local administrative region Special administrative zone Municipal administrative region Provincial administrative region

Q2 To which authority shall the law enacted by the legislature of the HKSAR be reported for the record?

The State Council of the People’s Republic of China The Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress The Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the HKSAR

Q3 National laws shall not be applied in the HKSAR except for those listed in Annex III to the Basic Law. National laws listed in Annex III are confined to which of the following?

Defence Foreign affairs Other matters outside the limits of the autonomy of the HKSAR as specified under the Basic Law All of the above

Q4 Which of the following does not refer to the freedom that Hong Kong residents shall enjoy under the Basic Law?

Freedom of speech, of the press and of publication Freedom of association, of assembly, of procession and of demonstration Freedom of not being subjected to any arrest, detention or imprisonment Freedom to travel and to enter or leave the HKSAR

Q5 According to the Basic Law, who shall have the obligation to abide by the laws in force in the HKSAR?

All Hong Kong residents only All Hong Kong permanent residents only All persons in Hong Kong only All Hong Kong residents and other persons in Hong Kong

Q6 To whom shall the Chief Executive of the HKSAR, on assuming office, declare his/her assets?

President of the Legislative Council Commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal Director of the Chief Executive’s Office

Q7 From whom shall members of the Executive Council of the HKSAR be appointed by the Chief Executive?

Principal officials of the executive authorities Members of the Legislative Council Public figures All of the above

Q8 Who is the incumbent Chairperson of the Constitution and Basic Law Promotion Steering Committee?

John LEE Ka-chiu Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen Eric CHAN Kwok-ki Paul LAM Ting-kwok

Q9 What is the quorum for the meeting of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR?

No less than one half of all its members No less than one third of all its members No less than one half of all members of the functional constituencies No less than one third of all members of the geographical constituencies

Q10 Who shall appoint judges of the courts of the HKSAR?

Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal Chief Executive Secretary for Justice President of the Legislative Council

Q11 According to the Basic Law, while the HKSAR shall be authorized by the Central People’s Government to continue to maintain a shipping register, under what name shall the HKSAR issue related certificates under its legislations?

“China, Hong Kong” “Hong Kong, China” “Chinese Hong Kong” “The HKSAR”

Q12 Which passport with what front cover symbol shall the Government of the HKSAR issue pursuant to law as authorised by the Central People’s Government?

Passport of the People’s Republic of China with the national flag of the People’s Republic of China on the front cover Passport of the People’s Republic of China with the regional flag of the HKSAR of the People’s Republic of China on the front cover Passport of the HKSAR of the People’s Republic of China with the regional emblem of the HKSAR of the People’s Republic of China on the front cover Passport of the HKSAR of the People’s Republic of China with the national emblem of the People’s Republic of China on the front cover

Q13 According to the Basic Law, which of the following authorities shall authorise the courts of the HKSAR to interpret on their own, in adjudicating cases, the provisions of the Basic Law confined to the autonomy of the HKSAR?

The Supreme People’s Court The Supreme People’s Procuratorate The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress The State Council of the People’s Republic of China

Q14 Which part of the Basic Law sets out the method for the formation of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR and its voting procedures?

Chapter I Chapter IV Annex I Annex II

Q15 How many articles in total are there in all nine chapters of the Basic Law?

140 articles 150 articles 160 articles 170 articles

Q16 According to Article 22 of the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the HKSAR, what offence may be committed by a person for organising and planning to damage the premises and facilities used by the body of power of the HKSAR to perform its duties and functions, rendering it incapable of performing its normal duties and functions?

Offence of secession Offence of subversion Offence of terrorist activities Offence of collusion with a foreign country or with external elements to endanger national security

Q17 According to the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the HKSAR, what measures may the department for safeguarding national security of the Police Force of the HKSAR take in handling cases concerning offence endangering national security?

Search premises that may contain evidence of the offence Freeze property intended to be used for the commission of the offence Require a person who published information or the relevant service provider to delete the information All of the above

Q18 Under what circumstances shall the Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR (the Office), upon approval by the Central People’s Government of a request made by the Office itself, exercise jurisdiction over a case concerning offence endangering national security under the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the HKSAR?

The case is complex due to the involvement of a foreign country or external elements, thus making it difficult for the HKSAR to exercise jurisdiction over the case A serious situation occurs where the Government of the HKSAR is unable to effectively enforce the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the HKSAR A major and imminent threat to national security has occurred All of the above

Q19 Which of the following is the theme of the 2023 National Security Education Day of the HKSAR?

“National Security – Foundation of Stability and Prosperity” “National Security – Responsibility for All” “Uphold National Security, Safeguard Our Home” “Let’s Uphold National Security Together”

Q20 Which of the following major fields of national security is taken as the fundamental task of national security?

Political security Military security Homeland security Public security

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