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Which of the following is NOT a duty of the President?

To formulate and issue administrative rules (correct)

To appoint officials above the ministerial level

To grant state medals and titles of honour

To declare states of emergency

What is the term limit for members of the State Council?

5 years, serve no more than two consecutive terms (correct)

5 years, unlimited terms

4 years, no consecutive terms

6 years, unlimited terms

Which power is exercised by the State Council?

To appoint judges

To grant citizenship

To approve state budgets

To supervise local administrative organs (correct)

Who is responsible for receiving diplomatic representatives?

The President Signup and view all the answers

What are the people’s courts composed of?

President, vice president, and judges Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a function of the State Council?

To submit proposals to the NPC or its Standing Committees Signup and view all the answers

What is one responsibility of the President concerning foreign affairs?

To approve or repeal treaties Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main functions of the National People's Congress?

Implementation of regulations by government standing committees Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a channel for people's supervision of the government?

Foreign governments Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the CPPCC in relation to the government?

Carry out its proposals and suggestions for democratic supervision Signup and view all the answers

Which function does the State Council fulfill?

Publicizes information and allows media opinions Signup and view all the answers

In the petition system, what is the primary purpose of the State Bureau for Letters and Visits?

To resolve individual complaints and grievances Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following rights is guaranteed to citizens in the context of the internet's role in government supervision?

Right to be informed and to participate Signup and view all the answers

What role do opinion surveys and hearings play in the system of people’s supervision?

They are adopted to strengthen people's supervision Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the duties of the President of the PRC?

To approve legislative bills from the National People's Congress Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest organ of state power in China?

National People's Congress Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the system of elections in China?

The deputies are generated by means of indirect election. Signup and view all the answers

What role does the State Council play in the governance of China?

It directs and administers affairs of national economy, education, culture, and defense. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes the judicial system in China?

Judicial interpretation and legal supervision are state functions. Signup and view all the answers

What is a principle underlying the leadership role of the Communist Party of China?

Individual Party members are subordinate to the Party organization. Signup and view all the answers

What responsibility does the National People's Congress NOT hold?

Conducting local elections. Signup and view all the answers

Which function is not associated with the role of the President of China?

Making judicial interpretations independently. Signup and view all the answers

Under the principle of democratic centralism, which group is subordinate to the whole?

Minority organizations within the Party. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chinese Political System Overview

The Chinese political system is characterized by a single-party state under the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)
Key organs of the state include the National People's Congress (NPC), the President, the State Council, the People's courts, the People's procuratorate, and the CPPCC.
The CCP plays a central role in policy-making, administration, and the functioning of other state bodies.

National People's Congress (NPC)

Highest organ of state power, first convened in 1954
Holds a national session annually
Consists of 2980 deputies with 5-year terms
Composition includes members from different provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities, and the military. Their number depends on the population ratio of each region.

President

Nominal head of state
Elected by the NPC
Citizens of the PRC, 45 years or older, and possessing voting rights, are eligible for election.
No term limit applies
Main duties: promulgate laws, appoint/dismiss officials (above ministerial level), state honours, special pardons, emergency declarations, war declarations. Also responsible for foreign affairs.

State Council

Executive body of the highest organ of state power
Composed of the Premier, Vice-Premiers, State Councillors, relevant Ministers, the Auditor-General, and the Secretary-General.
5-year term limit, serving no more than two consecutive terms.
Formulates and issues administrative rules/regulations
Proposes/submits proposals to the NPC or Standing Committees
Directs affairs: defence, culture, education, economy, and administers foreign affairs.
Supervises ministries, relevant commissions, and local administrative bodies across different levels.

Judicial Organs

People's courts: composed of president, vice-president, chief judge, and associate judges.
President's term matches the people's congress duration. Supreme People's Court: highest judicial organ in China, located in Beijing.
Examines & approves death penalty cases
Brings to trial wrongly judged cases
Provides judicial interpretation to ensure unified law application
Local People's Courts accept first-instance cases and appeals from lower levels. They handle civil and minor criminal cases that don't require full court sessions.
The People's Procuatorates: state organs for legal supervision, are present across different local levels (including special procuratorates like the Military Procuratorate
Chief procurator's term is the same as the people's congress that created the procuratorate and has a term limit.
Prosecuutes actions violating state laws.

Communist Party of China (CPC)

Ruling party in China
Founded in 1921
Largest political party worldwide
Implements decisions through a hierarchical structure: Central Committee, Politburo, and Standing Committee
Decides major policy issues
The Party General Secretary is the General Secretary of the CCP, or the head of state/party-administration.
The Chinese government is run under the CCP Party's leadership. Many government bodies are run by individuals from the CPC.

Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC)

Consultative body established by the CPC
Composed of individuals from various sectors and organisations
Focuses on political consultation and democratic supervision, offering input on state affairs.
Holds meetings annually before the NPC session
Does not have voting rights