Legislative Council Voting Procedures

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What happens when a Member challenges the statement of the President or Chairman by claiming a division?

The Member is removed from the session.

The Legislative Council or committee of the whole Council proceeds to a division. (correct)

The bill or motion is automatically rejected.

The President or Chairman declares the voting result.

How many seats will be added to the Legislative Council according to the 'Decision' announced by the National People's Congress on March 11, 2021?

80

90 (correct)

100

70

What is one of the main functions of the Legislative Council?

Collecting taxes

Appointing the Chief Executive

Conducting District Council Elections

Enacting laws (correct)

How are some Legislative Council members elected?

By the Election Committee Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Functional Constituencies?

To represent different professions and sectors Signup and view all the answers

How many District Councils are there in Hong Kong?

18 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of the Legislative Council?

Examining, approving, and debating government decisions Signup and view all the answers

Who is primarily responsible for formulating policies and submitting bills?

The Chief Executive and various decision-making bureaux Signup and view all the answers

What can the Legislative Council do to government bills?

Amend or reject the government bills Signup and view all the answers

How can the public and stakeholders influence the policy formulation process?

By expressing opinions to the government in various forms Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the Chief Executive and the Legislative Council?

The Chief Executive and the Legislative Council have separate and distinct powers Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for the passage of motions, bills or amendments introduced by the Government?

A majority vote of all Legislative Council Members Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure for voting on motions, bills or amendments in the Legislative Council?

The President or Chairman calls upon Members in favour, then against the bill or motion Signup and view all the answers

What is required for the passage of motions, bills or amendments introduced by individual Members?

A majority vote of each of the two groups of Members present Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups of Members is NOT required to vote separately for passage of motions, bills or amendments introduced by individual Members?

Members returned by both functional and geographical constituencies Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the President of the Legislative Council or the Chairman of the committee of the whole Council in the voting process?

To call upon Members to raise their hands for or against the bill or motion Signup and view all the answers

What kind of constituencies have their Members vote separately for passage of motions, bills or amendments introduced by individual Members?

Functional constituencies and geographical constituencies Signup and view all the answers

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