Basic Law and National Security Law Test (HK CSB)

On what date did the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region come into effect?

• A1 October 1949
• B19 December 1984
• C1 July 1997
• D1 July 2003

How many chapters and articles does the Basic Law contain?

• A6 chapters and 66 articles
• B9 chapters and 160 articles
• C12 chapters and 200 articles
• D3 chapters and 99 articles

Under the principle of 'one country, two systems', what does the Basic Law say about the previous capitalist system in Hong Kong?

• AIt will be abolished immediately
• BIt will remain unchanged for 50 years
• CIt will be reviewed every 10 years
• DIt will be replaced by the socialist system

According to Article 1 of the Basic Law, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is:

• AA sovereign state in a free association with China
• BAn inalienable part of the People's Republic of China
• CAn independent territory administered by the United Nations
• DA jointly governed region of China and the United Kingdom

Which body is the highest organ of state power of the People's Republic of China that adopted the Basic Law?

• AThe State Council
• BThe National People's Congress
• CThe Central Military Commission
• DThe Supreme People's Court

Article 2 of the Basic Law authorises the HKSAR to exercise a high degree of autonomy and to enjoy which powers?

• AExecutive, legislative and independent judicial power including that of final adjudication
• BPower to declare independence
• CPower to conduct its own foreign defence
• DPower to issue its own passports recognising dual nationality

Who is responsible for the defence of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region?

• AThe HKSAR Government
• BThe Central People's Government
• CThe Legislative Council
• DA jointly appointed defence committee

Under the Basic Law, who is responsible for foreign affairs relating to the HKSAR?

• AThe HKSAR Chief Executive
• BThe Central People's Government
• CThe Legislative Council
• DThe Court of Final Appeal

What are the official languages of the HKSAR according to the Basic Law?

• AChinese only
• BEnglish only
• CChinese and English
• DCantonese and Putonghua

According to the Basic Law, where does the power of interpretation of the Basic Law ultimately vest?

• AThe Court of Final Appeal of the HKSAR
• BThe Standing Committee of the National People's Congress
• CThe Chief Executive of the HKSAR
• DThe Hong Kong Bar Association

Which body has the power of amendment of the Basic Law?

• AThe Legislative Council of the HKSAR
• BThe National People's Congress
• CThe State Council
• DThe Court of Final Appeal

The systems and policies practised in the HKSAR are to be based on which document?

• AThe Sino-British Joint Declaration
• BThe Basic Law
• CThe Hong Kong Letters Patent
• DThe Constitution of the United Kingdom

Which of the following national laws does NOT apply in the HKSAR by virtue of the Basic Law?

• ALaws relating to defence listed in Annex III
• BLaws relating to foreign affairs listed in Annex III
• CLaws on the national flag and national emblem
• DGeneral national laws on civil and commercial matters

Under the Basic Law, the laws previously in force in Hong Kong (the common law, rules of equity, ordinances, etc.) are:

• AAbolished on 1 July 1997
• BMaintained, except for any that contravene the Basic Law
• CReplaced entirely by mainland Chinese law
• DSuspended until reviewed by the NPC

According to the Basic Law, when did the People's Republic of China resume the exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong?

• A1 July 1997
• B30 June 2020
• C4 April 1990
• D19 December 1984

Article 23 of the Basic Law requires the HKSAR to enact laws on its own to prohibit which of the following?

• ATax evasion and money laundering
• BTreason, secession, sedition, subversion against the Central People's Government, and the…
• CCopyright infringement and fraud
• DPollution and environmental crimes

The Basic Law was adopted to give effect to the basic policies of the PRC set out in which international instrument?

• AThe Treaty of Nanking
• BThe Sino-British Joint Declaration
• CThe Convention of Peking
• DThe Treaty of Versailles

Under the Basic Law, the regional flag of the HKSAR is described as:

• AA red flag with five gold stars
• BA red flag with a bauhinia flower with five stars
• CA blue flag with a white cross
• DA green flag with a dragon

Which chapter of the Basic Law deals with the relationship between the Central Authorities and the HKSAR?

• AChapter I (General Principles)
• BChapter II (Relationship between the Central Authorities and the HKSAR)
• CChapter III (Fundamental Rights and Duties of the Residents)
• DChapter V (Economy)

According to the Basic Law, the HKSAR shall protect the right of private ownership of property in accordance with law. Which article guarantees this?

• AArticle 6
• BArticle 23
• CArticle 45
• DArticle 158

Under the Basic Law, the land and natural resources within the HKSAR are:

• AOwned by private individuals only
• BState property managed by the HKSAR Government with leases granted to users
• COwned by the United Nations
• DDistributed equally to all permanent residents

The maintenance of public order in the HKSAR is the responsibility of which body?

• AThe People's Liberation Army garrison
• BThe Central People's Government
• CThe Government of the HKSAR
• DThe National People's Congress

Under the Basic Law, may the HKSAR participate in international organisations and conferences not limited to states?

• ANo, it is prohibited from all international participation
• BYes, under the name 'Hong Kong, China' as appropriate
• COnly with prior approval from the United Kingdom
• DOnly as a full sovereign member state

What does Article 5 of the Basic Law say will NOT be practised in the HKSAR?

• AThe common law
• BThe socialist system and policies
• CFreedom of religion
• DPrivate enterprise

Which annex of the Basic Law lists the national laws to be applied in the HKSAR?

• AAnnex I
• BAnnex II
• CAnnex III
• DAnnex IV

Which chapter of the Basic Law sets out the fundamental rights and duties of HKSAR residents?

• AChapter II
• BChapter III
• CChapter IV
• DChapter VI

Under Article 25 of the Basic Law, all Hong Kong residents shall be:

• AEqual before the law
• BRequired to serve in the armed forces
• CGranted free housing
• DExempt from all taxation

Which of the following freedoms is guaranteed to Hong Kong residents under Article 27 of the Basic Law?

• AFreedom from taxation
• BFreedom of speech, of the press and of publication
• CFreedom to leave China without a passport
• DFreedom to ignore court orders

Under Article 28 of the Basic Law, the freedom of the person of Hong Kong residents is inviolable. This means:

• AResidents can never be arrested for any reason
• BNo resident shall be subjected to arbitrary or unlawful arrest, detention or imprisonment
• CPolice may detain residents indefinitely
• DOnly foreign nationals may be detained

Which international human rights covenants does Article 39 of the Basic Law provide shall remain in force in Hong Kong?

• AThe Geneva Conventions
• BThe ICCPR and the ICESCR as applied to Hong Kong
• CThe Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
• DThe Rome Statute

Under Article 24 of the Basic Law, who are permanent residents of the HKSAR entitled to do?

• AVote only
• BHold permanent identity cards and have the right of abode
• CServe as foreign ambassadors
• DPay no taxes

Article 35 of the Basic Law guarantees Hong Kong residents the right to which of the following?

• AFree legal advice in all matters
• BConfidential legal advice, access to the courts and choice of lawyers
• CA guaranteed acquittal in criminal cases
• DTrial only before mainland courts

Under Article 32 of the Basic Law, Hong Kong residents enjoy which freedom regarding belief?

• AOnly the freedom to follow one official religion
• BFreedom of conscience and freedom of religious belief
• CNo freedom of religion
• DFreedom of religion only for permanent residents

According to Article 42 of the Basic Law, Hong Kong residents and other persons in Hong Kong have the obligation to:

• AJoin a political party
• BAbide by the laws in force in the HKSAR
• CServe in the police force
• DReport annually to the Central People's Government

Under the Basic Law, the HKSAR shall maintain which currency as its legal tender?

• AThe Renminbi
• BThe Hong Kong dollar
• CThe US dollar
• DThe British pound

Under the Basic Law, the HKSAR is a separate customs territory and may participate in which organisation using the name 'Hong Kong, China'?

• AThe United Nations Security Council
• BThe World Trade Organization and similar bodies
• CThe North Atlantic Treaty Organization
• DThe International Monetary Fund as a sovereign state

Which body has the power to issue and manage the reserves backing the Hong Kong currency under the Basic Law?

• AThe People's Bank of China
• BThe HKSAR Government (through the authority it vests)
• CThe Bank of England
• DThe International Monetary Fund

Under the Basic Law's provisions on public finance, the HKSAR shall:

• AHand all revenue to the Central People's Government
• BUse its financial revenues exclusively for its own purposes
• CShare its revenues equally with neighbouring provinces
• DPay an annual tribute to Beijing

Under the Basic Law, the HKSAR shall practise which kind of taxation system?

• AA system identical to that of the mainland
• BAn independent taxation system based on the low tax policy previously pursued
• CA system set annually by the National People's Congress
• DA system with no direct taxation at all

Under the Basic Law, the HKSAR maintains the status of an international financial centre. Which of the following is preserved?

• AA closed financial market
• BThe free flow of capital and free convertibility of the Hong Kong dollar
• CA ban on foreign banks
• DFixed exchange controls on residents

Under the Basic Law, how are educational institutions of all kinds in the HKSAR treated?

• AThey must teach only the national curriculum
• BThey may retain their autonomy and enjoy academic freedom
• CThey are all nationalised
• DThey must obtain approval from the NPC

Under the Basic Law, religious organisations in the HKSAR may:

• AOperate only with government permission for each activity
• BMaintain and develop relations with religious organisations elsewhere and run schools and…
• CNot own any property
• DNot maintain any overseas ties

Under Article 33 of the Basic Law, Hong Kong residents have which freedom relating to work?

• AThe freedom to be guaranteed lifetime employment
• BThe freedom of choice of occupation
• CThe freedom to refuse to pay wages
• DThe freedom from all workplace regulation

Under Article 30 of the Basic Law, the freedom and privacy of communication of Hong Kong residents shall be:

• AFreely monitored by any authority
• BProtected by law, except where inspection is needed in accordance with legal procedures
• CAvailable only to permanent residents
• DSubject to no protection at all

Under the Basic Law, the HKSAR shall on its own formulate policies in which of the following social areas?

• ANational defence procurement
• BDevelopment and improvement of medical and health services
• CIssuing national passports for the whole of China
• DSetting mainland tax rates

Under the Basic Law, who may issue HKSAR passports to Chinese citizens who hold permanent identity cards of the Region?

• AThe British Government
• BThe Government of the HKSAR
• CThe United Nations
• DAny local district office without authorisation

Under Article 29 of the Basic Law, the homes and other premises of Hong Kong residents are:

• ASubject to search at any time without limit
• BInviolable, with arbitrary or unlawful search or intrusion prohibited
• COwned collectively by the State
• DOpen to inspection by foreign consulates