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4 Citizenship and Social Development

HW 2 (Part B)
Data-response Question (6 marks)

Theme 1: Hong Kong under “One Country, Two Systems”

Topic 1: The meaning and implementation of “one country, two systems”
Learning Focus 2: Constitutional relationship between the country and the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) (China has indisputable sovereignty and
jurisdiction over Hong Kong), “one country, two systems” and its legal basis

Question 2

Source A
On constitutional development, we have to be wary of suggestions that deviate from the Basic
Law. Discussions on constitutional development over the past year or so have revealed that many
fail to properly understand the relationship between the Central Authorities and the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), and the constitutional requirements relating to
constitutional development. I should stress that under “One Country, Two Systems”, Hong Kong
is a special administrative region of our country. The Basic Law specifically provides for the
relationship between the Central Authorities and the HKSAR. Hong Kong’s power originates
from the Central Authorities, and the delegation of power from the Central Authorities to Hong
Kong is provided in the Basic Law. Hong Kong’s autonomy under “One Country, Two Systems”
is a high degree of autonomy, not an absolute autonomy. It is a high degree of autonomy
specifically provided for in the Basic Law, not one based on any arbitrary interpretation. The
formulation and development of our political structure must be based on the Basic Law and the
relevant Interpretation and Decisions of the Standing Committee of the National People’s
Congress (NPCSC). Under the Basic Law, the Chief Executive is accountable to not only the
HKSAR, but also the Central Government. The Chief Executive, whether returned by an Election
Committee or by universal suffrage, and the Principal Officials nominated by the Chief Executive,
are all subject to appointment by the Central Government. The selection of the Chief Executive
comprises both the elements of election and appointment.
(Source: Policy Address 2015.)

a. (1 mark)
Which of the following is not the elements that form a country?
A. the government
B. the constitution A B C D
C. population ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ ⚪
D. territory
b. (1 mark)
Based on Source A, which of the following descriptions is correct?

(1) The Basic Law stipulates the relationship between the Central
Authorities and the HKSAR.
(2) Hong Kong’s power comes from the Central Authorities.
(3) The Chief Executive is accountable to the Central Government.
(4) Hong Kong has residual power.

A. only (1), (2) and (3)

B. only (1), (2) and (4)
C. only (1), (3) and (4) A B C D
D. only (2), (3) and (4)
⚪ ⚪ ⚪ ⚪

c. With reference to Source A, regarding the high degree of autonomy of (4 marks)

Hong Kong, describe two major features.