TNAG-2490-FCO40-3622-Future-of-Hong-Kong-Basic-Law-1992 — Page 117

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A.

the National People's Congress

the Legislative Council

B. the Politburo

the Executive Council

C. the Central Committee

D.

the Chief Executive

the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress

the Court of Final Appeal

(e) Which of the following statements accurately describes the courts of Hong Kong in their power to interpret the Basic Law?

A.

B.

The courts of the HKSAR

may interpret the

provisions of the Basic Law which are within the limits of the autonomy of the Region.

The courts of the HKSAR need the consent of the National People's Congress in any interpretation

of the Basic Law.

courts of the HKSAR have to consult the Council in interpreting the Basic

C.

The

Legislative

Law.

D.

The courts of the HKSAR have no authority in interpreting the Basic Law.

(B) Think it Through

(1) Explain whether the procedures for the amendment of the

Basic Law are rigid or flexible.

(2) What

are

the advantages and

supreme law of a country to be

a. rigid ?

b. flexible?

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disadvantages for the

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