Political and Public Affairs Flashcards
(40 cards)
The basic law provides that the Chief Executive of the HKSAR is to be selected by A held locally and be appointed by the B.
The basic law provides that the ultimate aim is a selection of the chief executive by universal suffrage upon nomination by a broadly representative C in accordance with democratic procedures.
A election or through consultations
B Central gvt
C nominating committee
The term of the office of the HKSAR Chief executive is A years and each person can serve for no more than B consecutive term. The C is the de facto cabinet of the Chief Executive.
A 5
B one
C Executive council
The basic law provides that the HKSAR may on its own using the name A, maintain and develop relations and conclude and implement agreements with foreign states and regions and international organisations.
A Hong Kong, China
According to the principles of ‘One country Two systems’, the legal system of Hong Kong is based on the A. Basing on the principles of this law, the Judicial Authority is independant from the B authorities.
A common law
B executive and legislative
In the organisation chart of the HKSAR, there are A secretaries of Department and B policy bureaux.
A 3
B 13
The A, the highest award under the HKSAR honours and award system, is to recognise the selected person’s life-long and highly significant contribution to the well being of Hong Kong.
A Grand Bauhinia Medal
The People’s Liberation Army Hong Kong Garnison is under the command of the A.
A Central Military Commission
The Statutory Minimum Wage comes into force on 1 May 2011 and with effect from 1 May 2019 the Statutory Minimum Wage rate will be revised to HK$ A per hour
A 37.5
It is an established practice since 1961 for Hong Kong to conduct a population census every A years and a B in the middle of the intercensal period.
A ten
B by-census
As at May 2019, there are A vehicle tunnels in Hong Kong. The longest one is B Tunnel which was opened in May 2019 with a total length of 4,8km, connecting Fanling and Sha Tau Kok Interchange. It forms part of the C Highway and is free of charge.
A 21
B Lung Shan
C Heung Yuen Wai
There are six land check points between Hong Kong and Mainland China. The A and Lok Ma Chau control points can only be accessed by MTR East Rail Line. The other four vehicle crossings are namely B, C, D and E.
A Lo Wu B Lok Ma Chau C Man Kam To D Sha Tau Kok E Shenzhen Bay
The A scheme includes Normal Disability Allowance, Higher Disability Allowance, Normal Old Age Allowance and Higher Old Age Allowance. Its objective is to provide a monthly allowance to Hong Kong residents who are severely disabled or who are B years of age or above to meet special needs arising from old age or disability.
A Social Security Allowance
B 70
Hong Kong provides A statutory holidays.
A 12
Since its inception in 1974, the A has embraced a three-pronged approach of law inforcement, B and C to fight corruption.
A ICAC / Independant Commission Against Corruption
B prevention
C education
The median monthly domestic household income for the second quarter of 2016 was HK$ A
A 25500
To demonstrate the Government’s commitment to education, free education will be extended from nine to A years, starting from 2008-2009 school year.
A twelve
Up to july 2019, Hong Kong has A local degree awarding higher education institutions, B of which are funded through the University Grants Commitee.
A 21
B 8
The New Academic Structure in Hong Kong has been implemented since september A.
Apart from taking the four core subjects namely Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics and B, students can choose 2 to 3 elective subjects. The elective subjects can be chosen from NSS elective subjects of different key Learning areas, Applied Learning Courses and / or other C courses
A 2009
B Liberal Studies
C language
The Hong Kong diploma of secondary education examination was administered for the first time in A.
A 2012
According to the QS Asian University Rankings 2016, five universities in Hong Kong ranked among the top 50 institutions of higher learning in Asia. They are A, B, City University of Hong Kong, The Chinese University of Hong Kong and C (listed in rank order)
A University of Hong Kong
B The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
C The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong is one of the areas in the world that enjoys safe tap water. During the water treatment process, A are added to the filtered water in order to desinfect and control the alkalinity of the final treated water. B is added to protect against dental decay.
A chlorine and lime
B Fluoride
According to the amendment ordinance, smoking will be prohibited in the vast majority of A areas with effect from 1st January B.
A indoor
B 2007
As at December 2016, the Hospital Authority manages A public hospitals and institutions, 47 B outpatient clinics and 73 C outpatient clinics.
A 41
B specialist
C general
With effect from 18 june 2018, the charge for an inbound visitor for using the Accident and Emergency service in Hong Kong is HK$ A per consultation. The in-patient (general hospitals) service charge is HK$ B per day.
A 1230
B 5100