Chapter 6 Major Contents of the Basic Law (1):
General Principles
+ Objectives
After the lessons, students should be able to :
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recognize the General Principles of the Basic Law concerning the major arrangements for the HKSAR; and
compare the provisions of the Basic Law with those of the Sino-British Joint Declaration.
* Content Outline
(1) Sovereignty
(a) The HKSAR is an inalienable part of the PRC.
[Article 1]
(b) Apart from displaying the national flag and national
emblem of the PRC, the HKSAR may also use a regional flag and regional emblem. [Article 10, Para. 1]
(2) Political Set-up
(a) The National People's Congress authorizes the HKSAR to exercise a high degree of autonomy and enjoy executive, legislative and independent judicial power, including that of final adjudication in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Basic Law. [Article 2]
(b)
(c)
The executive authorities and legislature of the HKSAR shall be composed of permanent residents of Hong Kong in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Basic Law. [Article 3]
The HKSAR shall safeguard the rights and freedom of the residents of the HKSAR and of other persons in the Region in accordance with law. [Article 4]
(3) Economic System
(a) The socialist system and policies shall not be practised in the HKSAR, and the previous capitalist system and way of life shall remain unchanged for 50 years.
[Article 5]
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