Which Article of the Basic Law provides that laws previously in force are adopted as laws of the HKSAR unless the NPC Standing Committee declares them to contravene the Basic Law?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Article 160
Article 160 of the Basic Law provides that laws previously in force are adopted as laws of the HKSAR unless the NPC Standing Committee declares them to contravene the Basic Law.
Answer: Article 160.
Why not the others: Article 88: Article 88 deals with the appointment of judges. Article 50: Article 50 deals with dissolution of the Legislative Council. Article 23: Article 23 deals with legislation to safeguard national security.
Answer: Article 160.
Why not the others: Article 88: Article 88 deals with the appointment of judges. Article 50: Article 50 deals with dissolution of the Legislative Council. Article 23: Article 23 deals with legislation to safeguard national security.
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