M22

Question 1

When did China and Britain sign the Sino-British Joint Declaration?

Answer 1

1984

Question 2

Under what article of the Constitution of the People’s Republic of China, HKSAR establish under the principle of ‘one country, two systems’?

Answer 2

Article 31

Question 3

In the year of 1984, what did China and Britain sign?

Answer 3

Sino-British Joint Declaration

Question 4

What does ‘one country, two systems represent?

Answer 4

One country refers to China and two systems refers to the socialist system practiced in China and the capitalist system practiced in HKSAR.

Question 5

When did the National People’s Congress adopt the Basic Law?

Answer 5

1990

Question 6

What does the Basic Law provide?

Answer 6

It provides the basic policy for the implementation of ‘one country, two systems’ and a ‘high degree of autonomy’ in the HKSAR.

Question 7

When did the establishment of the HKSAR and the Basic Law come into effect?

Answer 7

1st July 1997

Question 8

What is managed and responsible by the Central Authorities?

Answer 8

Appointment of the Chief Executive and the principal officials of the executive authorities. Interpretation and amendment of the Basic Law. Management of the foreign affairs and defence of the HKSAR.

Question 9

What is managed and responsible by the HKSAR?

Answer 9

Maintenance of the public order in the HKSAR and the handling of administrative affairs of the HKSAR.

Question 10

What is the process of decision making process?

Answer 10

1. Input-Consultation ( expressing opinions through different channels. )
2. Decisions-Policies development ( departments concerned will consult the Executive Council and seek approval from LegCo, they will also develop specific policies and programmes. )
3. Output-Implementation ( when a policy or law is passed, it will be implemented by the relevant government departments )
4. Feedback-Review ( When a policy has been implemented for some time, the government will review the effectiveness of that policy. )

Question 11

For the method of selecting the Chief Executive, how many members should he/she be nominated of which party and the number of members should not be less than what number?

Answer 11

Candidates for the office of the Chief Executive shall be
nominated jointly by not less than 188 members of the
Election Committee, among whom the number of
members of each sector should not be less than 15.

Question 12

How should be the chief executive be elected by the Election Committee?

Answer 12

The Election Committee shall elect the Chief Executive designate by secret ballot on a one-person-one-vote basis. The election of the Chief Executive shall require a simple majority vote over 750 votes.

Question 13

Who shall the CE be appointed by?

Answer 13

Central People’s Government

Question 14

What term of office is 1 January 2022 and what is the term of office?

Answer 14

It is the seventh term of office and the term office is four years.

Question 15

How many members shall the Legislative Council be composed of?

Answer 15

90 members

Question 16

How should the members be composed ?

Answer 16

There should be 40 seats for the election committee, 30 members returned by the functional Constituencies which is the representatives from specific industries or groups. 20 seats returned by the geographical constituencies through direct election which is from 10 constituencies and 2 of each is returned with the greatest number of votes.

Question 17

What are the importances of election?

Answer 17

i. Realising a democratic society. Voters can share the power of decision-making on government and social affairs.
ii.Protection of social justice and enhancement of the quality of governance. Elections can prevent the government from abuse of power and enables it to perform fairly and rationally.
iii.Strengthening the recognition of the government. The government represents a wider basis of public opinion and encounters less resistance.
iv.Promoting civic mindedness and a sense of belonging. Citizens become more concerned about public affairs.

Question 18

What does unfair and unclean election bring?

Answer 18

1. Very low credibility of the election results.
2. Acceptability of the government fails and the public’s civic awareness and the sense of belonging of the society reduce.
3. The implementation of policies may encounter greater resistance.
4. The quality of the governance will be weakened.

Question 19

What are the organizations and functions to ensure fair and clean election in Hong Kong?

Answer 19

Electoral Affairs Commission, it sets the regulations and monitors the electoral process. Independent Commission Against Corruption. It delas with complaints about election-related corrupt ad illegal conduct.

Question 20

What are the rules of clean and fair election on political development?

Answer 20

1. Enhance civic awareness and strengthen social participation. Deepen the sense of involvement of citizens and they will be more willing to participate in social and political affairs.
2. Elect the wise and capable people. Voters can elect capable decision makers without the influence of interests and violence.
3. Reflect the public opinion and enhance the quality of governance. It will help the government officials and councilors to develop policies to address citizens’ needs.
4. Develop a democratic political system
   The voters will have confidence in the electoral system which is conducive to the healthy development of the political system.