Chinese Political System Overview
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What is the term of office for the National People's Congress?

Five years

How are deputies to the National People's Congress elected?

  • Indirectly by representatives from provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities, army and special administrative regions (correct)
  • Selected by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress
  • Directly by the people
  • Appointed by the President of China

Who is the current President of the People's Republic of China?

Xi Jinping

The State Council is also known as the Central People's Government.

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What is the highest judicial organ in China?

<p>The Supreme People's Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle of the Communist Party of China (CPC)?

<p>Four subordinates' democratic centralism</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the core of power of the CPC?

<p>The Political Bureau and the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an existing democratic party in China?

<p>Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (A), Jiusan Society (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main roles of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC)?

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Match the following individuals with their positions:

<p>Xi Jinping = The President of the PRC, the General Secretary of the Central Committee Li Qiang = The Premier of the State Council, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau Zhao Leji = The Chairman of the National People's Congress, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau Wang Huning = The Chairman of the Central Military Commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a major duty covering internal affairs of the President of China?

<p>To appoint or recall representatives abroad (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the duties of the National People's Congress (NPC)?

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What are the functions of the Supreme People's Court?

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Which of the following is NOT part of the 'four subordinates' democratic centralism' principle of the CPC?

<p>The leadership is subordinate to the people (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are two major functions of the CPPCC?

<p>Political consultation and democratic supervision</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are two channels for people's supervision of the government?

<p>The internet and the CPPCC</p> Signup and view all the answers

The internet is an effective channel for people to supervise the work of the government in Mainland China.

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The CPPCC is an effective channel for people to supervise the work of the government in China.

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Flashcards

National People's Congress (NPC)

The highest organ of state power in China, elected by indirect election.

Term of office (NPC)

Five years for deputies in the National People's Congress.

President of China

The head of state in the People's Republic of China (PRC), elected by the NPC.

State Council

The executive branch of the Chinese government.

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Supreme People's Court

The highest judicial organ in China, overseeing legal cases, including death penalty approvals.

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People's Procuratorates

State organs in China responsible for legal supervision and anti-corruption work.

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Communist Party of China (CPC)

The ruling political party in China, with the principle of democratic centralism.

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National Congress (CPC)

Top leadership organ of the CPC, meeting every five years to make major decisions.

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Central Committee (CPC)

The governing body of the CPC, leading the party between national congresses.

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Political Bureau (CPC)

Core decision-making body within the CPC's Central Committee.

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Standing Committee of the Political Bureau (CPC)

The most powerful group within the CPC's Political Bureau.

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Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CPC)

CPC organ that supervises the constitution, discipline, and anti-corruption within the party.

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Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC)

Consultative body in China, uniting different groups to advise the government.

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Democratic Supervision (CPPCC)

CPPCC function of providing feedback and criticism on government actions.

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Study Notes

Chinese Political System

  • National People's Congress (NPC): Highest organ of state power

    • Term: Five years
    • Composition: Deputies elected from provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities, army, and special administrative regions by indirect election. Delegation quotas based on population ratios.
    • Standing Committee: Exercises NPC functions when not in session.
  • President:

    • Current: Xi Jinping
    • Elected by the National People's Congress
    • Term: Five years
  • State Council (Central People's Government): Executive body of the highest organ of state power.

    • Highest organ of state administration
    • Term: Five years
  • Judicial Organs:

    • Supreme People's Court: Highest judicial organ in China. Examines and approves death penalty cases. Provides judicial interpretation.
    • People's courts: State organs for legal supervision
    • People's Procuratorates:

Communist Party of China (CPC)

  • Founded in 1921
  • Implements decisions from top to bottom
  • Principle: Democratic centralism (Four subordinates)
  • National Congress: Top leadership organ, held every five years, decides major party issues, elects Central Committee members.
  • Central Committee: Carries out National Congress decisions and directs work when Congress not in session. Elects Political Bureau and Standing Committee members, Central Military Commission, and General Secretary.
  • Political Bureau/Standing Committee: Exercises Central Committee functions when not in session. Core of CPC power.
  • Central Commission for Discipline Inspection: Maintains Party constitution and discipline. Supervises organizations and members, promotes anti-corruption work, punishes corruption.

Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC)

  • Set up to unify people from all circles/sectors
  • Practices multi-party cooperation and political consultation
  • Term: Five years
  • Major functions:
    • Political consultation (pre-decision consultation on national and local principles; making proposals/criticisms of state organs' work)
    • Democratic supervision (making pre-decision proposals and criticisms of state organ's work; participating in discussion of important state principles and affairs)
    • Participation in discussion of important state principles and affairs

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Explore the structure and functions of China's political system, including the National People's Congress, the presidency, and key judicial organs. Understand the roles of the Communist Party and the significance of each governing body in shaping Chinese governance.

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