Which Article of the Basic Law provides that the Chief Executive may return a bill passed by the Legislative Council for reconsideration within three months?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Article 49
Article 49 of the Basic Law provides that the Chief Executive may return a bill passed by the Legislative Council for reconsideration within three months.
Answer: Article 49.
Why not the others: Article 46: Article 46 deals with the term of office of the Chief Executive. Article 66: Article 66 deals with the Legislative Council as the legislature. Article 18: Article 18 deals with national laws applied in the HKSAR.
Answer: Article 49.
Why not the others: Article 46: Article 46 deals with the term of office of the Chief Executive. Article 66: Article 66 deals with the Legislative Council as the legislature. Article 18: Article 18 deals with national laws applied in the HKSAR.
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