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What is the relationship between the Central Authorities of our country and the Hong Kong government?
What is the relationship between the Central Authorities of our country and the Hong Kong government?
The relationship is one between the central and local authorities, with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) enjoying a high degree of autonomy as authorized by the Central People's Government.
Who are considered Chinese citizens and Hong Kong residents?
Who are considered Chinese citizens and Hong Kong residents?
Chinese citizens are individuals holding Chinese nationality, while Hong Kong residents are those who have the legal status to reside in Hong Kong, often defined under the Basic Law.
What are the rights and duties of a Chinese citizen and Hong Kong resident?
What are the rights and duties of a Chinese citizen and Hong Kong resident?
They include fundamental rights such as freedom of speech, assembly, and duties such as abiding by the law and participating in civic responsibilities.
What are the principles of the rule of law?
What are the principles of the rule of law?
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How important is the rule of law to individuals and the development of society?
How important is the rule of law to individuals and the development of society?
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Which international agreements are applicable to the HKSAR?
Which international agreements are applicable to the HKSAR?
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What rights do these international agreements protect?
What rights do these international agreements protect?
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What are the characteristics of the Hong Kong political structure?
What are the characteristics of the Hong Kong political structure?
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What is our role in safeguarding national security, and why is it so important?
What is our role in safeguarding national security, and why is it so important?
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Study Notes
Relationship Between the Central Authorities and the HKSAR
- The Central Authorities directly exercise overall jurisdiction over the HKSAR as prescribed by the Constitution of the PRC and the Basic Law of the HKSAR.
- The HKSAR is a local administrative region with a special status which is under the direct administration of the Central Government.
- This relationship follows a central and local authority model.
- The National People's Congress (NPC) authorizes the HKSAR to exercise a high degree of autonomy and enjoy executive, legislative and independent judicial powers, including that of final adjudication.
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This quiz explores the relationship between the Central Authorities and the HKSAR as defined by the Constitution of the PRC and the Basic Law. It covers the jurisdiction, autonomy, and powers of the HKSAR within the central-local authority framework. Test your understanding of this unique administrative relationship.