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What is the term of office for deputies in the National People’s Congress?
What is the term of office for deputies in the National People’s Congress?
Who elects the President of the People’s Republic of China?
Who elects the President of the People’s Republic of China?
What is the role of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress when the NPC is not in session?
What is the role of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress when the NPC is not in session?
Which body is considered the highest organ of state administration in China?
Which body is considered the highest organ of state administration in China?
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What major responsibility falls on the Supreme People’s Court?
What major responsibility falls on the Supreme People’s Court?
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What important event does the National Congress of the Communist Party of China hold?
What important event does the National Congress of the Communist Party of China hold?
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What does the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China do in between National Congress sessions?
What does the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China do in between National Congress sessions?
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What is the principle that the Communist Party of China operates under?
What is the principle that the Communist Party of China operates under?
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Which statement accurately describes the functions of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection?
Which statement accurately describes the functions of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection?
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What is one of the primary functions of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC)?
What is one of the primary functions of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC)?
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How many members are there in the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau?
How many members are there in the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau?
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Which of the following best describes the term of office for the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference?
Which of the following best describes the term of office for the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference?
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What role does the President of China NOT have regarding internal affairs?
What role does the President of China NOT have regarding internal affairs?
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What is one of the responsibilities of the State Council in China?
What is one of the responsibilities of the State Council in China?
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Which member position is considered the General Secretary of the Central Committee?
Which member position is considered the General Secretary of the Central Committee?
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What does the Democratic supervision function of the CPPCC entail?
What does the Democratic supervision function of the CPPCC entail?
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Which of the following duties is NOT performed by the National People's Congress (NPC)?
Which of the following duties is NOT performed by the National People's Congress (NPC)?
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Which of the following functions of the Supreme People's Court involves reviewing lower court decisions?
Which of the following functions of the Supreme People's Court involves reviewing lower court decisions?
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Which of the following statements about the Communist Party of China (CPC) is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about the Communist Party of China (CPC) is incorrect?
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Which existing democratic party in China is known for its involvement in politics?
Which existing democratic party in China is known for its involvement in politics?
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Which of the following statements about the CPPCC is false?
Which of the following statements about the CPPCC is false?
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Which of the following sectors is NOT represented in the CPPCC?
Which of the following sectors is NOT represented in the CPPCC?
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Which of the following best describes the role of the President of China?
Which of the following best describes the role of the President of China?
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Study Notes
Chinese Political System
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National People's Congress (NPC):
- Term of office: 5 years
- Composition: Deputies elected from provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities, the army, and special administrative regions via indirect elections. Representation based on population ratios.
- Standing Committee: Exercises NPC functions when not in session.
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President:
- Current President: Xi Jinping
- Elected by the National People's Congress
- Term of office: 5 years
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State Council:
- Also known as the Central People's Government.
- Executive body, highest organ of state power.
- Highest organ of state administration.
- Term of office: 5 years
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Judicial Organs:
- People's Courts:
- Supreme People's Court: Highest judicial organ, examines and approves death penalty cases, provides judicial interpretation.
- People's Procuratorates: State organs for legal supervision.
- People's Courts:
Communist Party of China (CPC)
- Founded in 1921
- Implements decisions from top down to grassroots.
- Democratic centralism: Four subordinates under democratic centralism.
- National Congress: Held every five years; decides on major party issues, elects Central Committee members.
- Central Committee: Elects members of the Political Bureau, Standing Committee, Central Military Commission, and General Secretary, and exercises CPC functions when the National Congress is not in session.
- Central Commission for party supervision and discipline.
- Promotes anti-corruption.
- Punishes party members who commit corruption.
Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC)
- Set up by the CPC to unify people.
- Practices multi-party cooperation and political consultation.
- Term of office: 5 years.
- Major functions:
- Political consultation: Pre-decision consultations on general national and local principles.
- Democratic supervision: Making proposals and criticisms of the work of state bodies.
- Participation in state affairs: Discussing important principles and affairs related to the state.
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This quiz covers the structure and functions of the Chinese political system, including the National People's Congress, the President, the State Council, and the judiciary. It also touches on the Communist Party of China and its influence within this framework. Test your knowledge of China's political institutions and their roles.
