What does Article 158 of the Basic Law deal with?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The interpretation of the Basic Law
Article 158 of the Basic Law provides that the power of interpretation of the Basic Law is vested in the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress.
Answer: The interpretation of the Basic Law.
Why not the others: Education policy: that is the subject of Article 136. Criminal prosecutions by the Department of Justice: that is the subject of Article 63. Equality before the law: that is the subject of Article 25.
Answer: The interpretation of the Basic Law.
Why not the others: Education policy: that is the subject of Article 136. Criminal prosecutions by the Department of Justice: that is the subject of Article 63. Equality before the law: that is the subject of Article 25.
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