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What is the primary function of the National People’s Congress (NPC)?
What is the primary function of the National People’s Congress (NPC)?
How are deputies to the National People’s Congress elected?
How are deputies to the National People’s Congress elected?
What is the term of office for the President of the People’s Republic of China?
What is the term of office for the President of the People’s Republic of China?
Which organ is responsible for providing judicial interpretation in China?
Which organ is responsible for providing judicial interpretation in China?
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What is the role of the State Council in the Chinese political system?
What is the role of the State Council in the Chinese political system?
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Which of the following correctly defines the National Congress of the Communist Party of China?
Which of the following correctly defines the National Congress of the Communist Party of China?
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What does the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China do?
What does the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China do?
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Which statement is true regarding the People’s procuratorates?
Which statement is true regarding the People’s procuratorates?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the Political Bureau and its Standing Committee?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Political Bureau and its Standing Committee?
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What is a primary responsibility of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection?
What is a primary responsibility of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection?
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What is the term length for the members of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC)?
What is the term length for the members of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC)?
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Which of the following is NOT a major function of the CPPCC?
Which of the following is NOT a major function of the 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 positions does Xi Jinping hold?
Which of the following positions does Xi Jinping hold?
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What is one of the main purposes of the CPPCC?
What is one of the main purposes of the CPPCC?
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Which of the following individuals is correctly matched with their position as the President of the PRC?
Which of the following individuals is correctly matched with their position as the President of the PRC?
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Which of the following is NOT a duty of the National People's Congress (NPC)?
Which of the following is NOT a duty of the National People's Congress (NPC)?
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Which functions are performed by the Supreme People's Court?
Which functions are performed by the Supreme People's Court?
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Which of the following is not one of the four subordinate principles of the CPC?
Which of the following is not one of the four subordinate principles of the CPC?
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Which of the following statements about the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) is correct?
Which of the following statements about the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) is correct?
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Which of the following is considered a democratic party in China?
Which of the following is considered a democratic party in China?
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Which sector is NOT represented in the CPPCC?
Which sector is NOT represented in the CPPCC?
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Which of the following statements regarding the CPPCC members is false?
Which of the following statements regarding the CPPCC members is false?
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Which is a primary function of the NPC?
Which is a primary function of the NPC?
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What is a primary function of the National People’s Congress that differentiates it from the Legislative Council of Hong Kong?
What is a primary function of the National People’s Congress that differentiates it from the Legislative Council of Hong Kong?
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Which of the following statements correctly describes the role of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the role of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong?
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What function does the CPPCC perform in relation to state affairs?
What function does the CPPCC perform in relation to state affairs?
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How does the role of the NPC differ from that of the LegCo in terms of supervision?
How does the role of the NPC differ from that of the LegCo in terms of supervision?
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Which of the following describes the effectiveness of the Internet as a channel for government supervision?
Which of the following describes the effectiveness of the Internet as a channel for government supervision?
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What is one limitation of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong compared to the NPC?
What is one limitation of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong compared to the NPC?
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Which function of the CPPCC involves making recommendations based on observations and studies?
Which function of the CPPCC involves making recommendations based on observations and studies?
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What is NOT a function of either the National People’s Congress or the Legislative Council of Hong Kong?
What is NOT a function of either the National People’s Congress or the Legislative Council of Hong Kong?
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Study Notes
Chinese Political System
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National People's Congress (NPC): Highest organ of state power
- Term of office: 5 years
- Deputies elected from provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities, army, and special administrative regions by indirect election; quota based on population ratios
- Standing Committee exercises NPC functions when not in session
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President:
- Xi Jinping is current President of the People's Republic of China (PRC)
- Elected by the National People's Congress
- Term of office: 5 years
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State Council (Central People's Government): Executive body of highest organ of state power
- Highest organ of state administration
- Term of office: 5 years
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Judicial Organs:
- Supreme People's Court: Highest judicial organ in China
- Examines and approves death penalty cases
- Provides judicial interpretation on how to apply specific laws
- People's courts
- People's procuratorates: State organs for legal supervision
- Supreme People's Court: Highest judicial organ in China
Communist Party of China (CPC)
- Founded in 1921
- Implements decisions from top down to grassroots
- Democratic Centralism: Four subordinates
- The National Congress: Top leadership organ, held every 5 years; decides on major party issues; elects members of the Central Committee
- Central Committee: Carries out decisions, directs party work when National Congress not in session; elects members of the Political Bureau, Standing Committee, Central Military Commission, and General Secretary
- Political Bureau and Standing Committee: Exercises Central Committee functions when not in session, core of CPC power. Standing Committee has 7 members
- Central Commission for Discipline Inspection: Maintains constitution and discipline, supervises organizations and members; promotes anti-corruption, punishes corrupt members
Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC)
- Set up by CPC to unite people from all circles
- Practices multi-party cooperation and political consultation
- Term of office: 5 years
- Major functions:
- Political consultation: Pre-decision consultation on general national and local principles, and on important issues
- Democratic supervision: Making proposals and criticisms of the work carried out by state organs
- Participation in and deliberation of state affairs
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Explore the structure and functions of China's political system, including the National People's Congress, the role of the President, and the State Council. This quiz covers key institutions and their significance within the political landscape of the People's Republic of China.
