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1What is the status of the HKSAR within the People's Republic of China?

A.A separable local administrative region

B.An inalienable part

C.An independent customs state

D.A federal member

2What does the National People's Congress authorise the HKSAR to exercise under the Basic Law?

A.Complete sovereignty

B.A high degree of autonomy

C.Foreign affairs powers

D.Defence powers

3For how long shall Hong Kong's previous capitalist system and way of life remain unchanged?

A.20 years

B.30 years

C.50 years

D.Permanently

4Who shall compose the executive authorities and legislature of the HKSAR?

A.Mainland residents

B.Permanent residents of Hong Kong

C.All Chinese citizens

D.Persons appointed by the Central Authorities

5How are Hong Kong residents treated before the law?

A.Different status by nationality

B.All are equal

C.Only permanent residents are protected

D.As determined by the Chief Executive

6Which freedom is protected by Basic Law Article 27?

A.Freedom to issue currency

B.Freedom of speech, of the press and of publication

C.Freedom to conclude defence treaties

D.Freedom from taxation

7Of what is the Chief Executive the head?

A.The Legislative Council

B.The HKSAR

C.The Court of Final Appeal

D.The Central People's Government

8Who appoints the Chief Executive?

A.The Legislative Council

B.The NPC Standing Committee

C.The Central People's Government

D.The Court of Final Appeal

9Which is a power of the Chief Executive?

A.Final power to interpret the Basic Law

B.Signing bills passed by the Legislative Council and promulgating laws

C.Hearing final appeals

D.Amending the Basic Law

10What is the legislature of the HKSAR?

A.The Executive Council

B.The Legislative Council

C.The Court of Final Appeal

D.District Councils

11Which is a function of the Legislative Council?

A.Appointing the Chief Executive

B.Approving taxation and public expenditure

C.Commanding the garrison

D.Trying criminal cases

12What power do the courts of the HKSAR exercise?

A.Legislative power

B.Executive power

C.Judicial power

D.Foreign affairs power

13The courts exercise judicial power independently and free from what interference?

A.Any interference

B.Media reporting

C.Professional legal advice

D.Public attendance

14Which office holders must swear to uphold the Basic Law and swear allegiance to the HKSAR upon assuming office?

A.Only the Chief Executive

B.Only judges

C.The principal public officers listed in Article 104

D.All private-sector employees

15In which body is the power of interpretation of the Basic Law vested?

A.The Hong Kong Legislative Council

B.The Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal

C.The NPC Standing Committee

D.The State Council

16In which body is the power of amendment of the Basic Law vested?

A.The National People's Congress

B.The NPC Standing Committee

C.The Hong Kong Legislative Council

D.The Central People's Government

17Under the National Security Law, what responsibility does the Central People's Government bear for national security affairs relating to the HKSAR?

A.An advisory responsibility

B.The fundamental responsibility

C.Financial responsibility only

D.No responsibility

18Who chairs the Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the HKSAR?

A.The Chief Secretary for Administration

B.The Secretary for Justice

C.The Chief Executive

D.The Secretary for Security

19Which is an offence endangering national security specified in the National Security Law?

A.Illegal parking

B.Subversion

C.Rates arrears

D.Breach of contract

20Safeguarding national sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity is the common obligation of whom?

A.Government departments only

B.The People's Liberation Army only

C.All Chinese people, including Hong Kong compatriots

D.Civil servants only

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