What does Article 23 of the Basic Law deal with?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Legislation to safeguard national security
Article 23 of the Basic Law provides that the HKSAR shall enact laws on its own to prohibit acts such as treason, secession and sedition.
Answer: Legislation to safeguard national security.
Why not the others: The Legislative Council as the legislature: that is the subject of Article 66. The term of the Legislative Council: that is the subject of Article 69. Responsibility for defence: that is the subject of Article 14.
Answer: Legislation to safeguard national security.
Why not the others: The Legislative Council as the legislature: that is the subject of Article 66. The term of the Legislative Council: that is the subject of Article 69. Responsibility for defence: that is the subject of Article 14.
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