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The Chairman of the NPCSC is primarily responsible for drafting legislation for the National People's Congress.
Answer: False
The Chairman presides over the Standing Committee's legislative activities, rather than directly drafting legislation for the entire National People's Congress. The Standing Committee itself is responsible for legislative work when the NPC is not in session.
The Chairman of the NPCSC presides over the meetings of the entire National People's Congress during its sessions.
Answer: False
The Chairman presides over the meetings of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, not the plenary sessions of the entire National People's Congress.
The inclusion of the National Emblem and Flag in the infobox signifies the Chairman's role is purely ceremonial.
Answer: False
The inclusion of the National Emblem and Flag signifies the Chairman's office as a high constitutional position representing the PRC, not that the role is purely ceremonial.
The estimated annual salary for the Chairman was approximately 150,000 Yuan in 2015.
Answer: True
As of 2015, the estimated annual salary for the Chairman of the NPCSC was indeed approximately 150,000 Chinese Yuan.
The Leading Party Members Group ensures the NPCSC operates independently of the Chinese Communist Party.
Answer: False
The Leading Party Members Group, led by the Chairman, ensures the NPCSC implements policies from the CCP Central Committee, thus integrating party directives into the committee's operations, rather than ensuring independence.
The official website listed for the Chairman of the NPCSC is www.china.org.cn.
Answer: False
The official website listed for the Chairman of the NPCSC is www.npc.gov.cn, not www.china.org.cn.
The term 'presiding officer' indicates that the Chairman has ultimate legislative authority over the NPCSC.
Answer: False
While the Chairman serves as the 'presiding officer,' this title denotes leadership of the committee's proceedings and work, not ultimate legislative authority, which is vested in the NPCSC as a whole and ultimately the NPC.
What is the primary function of the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress?
Answer: To preside over the Standing Committee and lead its work.
The primary function of the Chairman is to preside over the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and lead its work, including convening and directing its meetings.
The Chairman of the NPCSC leads which internal group responsible for implementing CCP policies within the NPCSC?
Answer: The Leading Party Members Group
The Chairman of the NPCSC leads the Leading Party Members Group, which is responsible for ensuring the implementation of Chinese Communist Party Central Committee policies within the NPCSC.
What was the estimated annual salary of the Chairman of the NPCSC in 2015?
Answer: ¥150,000 Chinese Yuan
In 2015, the estimated annual salary for the Chairman of the NPCSC was approximately 150,000 Chinese Yuan.
The inclusion of the National Emblem and Flag in the infobox for the Chairman of the NPCSC primarily signifies:
Answer: The Chairman's role as a high constitutional office representing the PRC.
The presence of the National Emblem and Flag signifies that the office of the Chairman of the NPCSC is a high constitutional office representing the People's Republic of China.
What is the official website listed for the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress?
Answer: www.npc.gov.cn
The official website designated for the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress is www.npc.gov.cn.
The Chairman of the NPCSC's role in convening and leading meetings applies specifically to which body?
Answer: The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress.
The Chairman's role in convening and leading meetings pertains specifically to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress.
What does the designation 'national-level official' imply for the Chairman of the NPCSC?
Answer: They hold a very high position within China's state apparatus.
The designation 'national-level official' signifies that the Chairman of the NPCSC holds a position at the highest echelon of China's state apparatus, indicating significant political standing and authority.
The Chairman of the NPCSC leads the Leading Party Members Group to ensure:
Answer: Implementation of CCP Central Committee policies within the NPCSC.
The Chairman leads the Leading Party Members Group to ensure the implementation of policies set forth by the CCP Central Committee within the NPCSC.
In extreme circumstances, the Chairman of the NPCSC can temporarily assume the presidency if the President and Vice President become incapacitated.
Answer: True
The 1982 Constitution of the PRC stipulates that in the event of incapacitation of both the President and Vice President, and if the NPC cannot promptly elect replacements, the Chairman of the NPCSC shall temporarily assume the duties of the President.
The Chairman of the NPCSC has consistently held the second-highest rank within the Politburo Standing Committee since 1998.
Answer: False
While the Chairman held the second-highest rank in the Politburo Standing Committee from 1998 until approximately 2013, this ranking has since shifted. Currently, the Chairman ranks below the CCP General Secretary and the President.
The Chairman of the NPCSC served as the state representative of the People's Republic of China between 1975 and 1983.
Answer: True
During the period from 1975 to 1983, when the office of the President was absent from the constitution, the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress fulfilled the role of the state representative of the People's Republic of China.
In the political order of precedence, the Chairman of the NPCSC ranks higher than the President of the People's Republic of China.
Answer: False
In the established political order of precedence, the Chairman of the NPCSC ranks below the paramount leader (CCP General Secretary) and the President of the PRC, not higher.
Which constitutional scenario empowers the Chairman of the NPCSC to act as President?
Answer: If the President and Vice President become incapacitated and the NPC cannot elect replacements promptly.
The Chairman is empowered to act as President under the 1982 Constitution if both the President and Vice President become incapacitated and the National People's Congress cannot elect replacements promptly.
What change in the Chairman's political ranking within the Politburo Standing Committee occurred after 2013?
Answer: The Chairman's rank fell below the CCP General Secretary and the President.
After 2013, the Chairman's rank within the Politburo Standing Committee fell below that of the CCP General Secretary and the President, shifting from the previously held second-highest position.
In China's political order of precedence, how does the Chairman of the NPCSC rank relative to the President?
Answer: Below the CCP General Secretary and the President.
In China's political order of precedence, the Chairman of the NPCSC ranks below the CCP General Secretary and the President of the People's Republic of China.
The Chairman of the NPCSC's reserve power to act as President is established by which document?
Answer: The 1982 Constitution of the PRC
This reserve power is established by the 1982 Constitution of the People's Republic of China.
Zhao Leji is the current Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, assuming office in 2023.
Answer: True
Zhao Leji assumed the position of Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on March 10, 2023, and currently holds the third-highest rank within the Politburo Standing Committee.
Liu Shaoqi was the first person to hold the title of Chairman of the NPCSC.
Answer: True
Liu Shaoqi was indeed the first individual to hold the title of Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, assuming the position on September 27, 1954.
Wan Li successfully convened an emergency session of the NPC during the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests.
Answer: False
While Wan Li, as Chairman, theoretically possessed the constitutional authority to convene an emergency session of the NPC during the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests, his ability to exercise this power was restricted.
Qiao Shi's primary objective as Chairman was to strengthen the Chinese Communist Party's direct control over the NPCSC's legislative process.
Answer: False
Qiao Shi's stated objective during his chairmanship was to enhance the National People's Congress's role beyond that of a mere 'rubber stamp' and to foster the development of the rule of law, rather than to strengthen the CCP's direct control.
Li Peng's election as Chairman in 1998 was characterized by widespread unanimous approval.
Answer: False
Li Peng's election in 1998 deviated from previous patterns of unanimous approval, as he received less than 90% of the vote, with a notable number of abstentions or dissenting votes, despite being the sole candidate.
Zhu De succeeded Liu Shaoqi as Chairperson of the NPCSC.
Answer: True
Zhu De succeeded Liu Shaoqi as the Chairperson of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, serving from 1959 until his death in 1976.
Soong Ching-ling served as the permanent Chairperson of the NPCSC following Zhu De's death.
Answer: False
Following Zhu De's death, Soong Ching-ling served as the *acting* Chairperson of the NPCSC until March 1978, not as the permanent Chairperson.
Ye Jianying held the position of Chairperson of the NPCSC during the 10th National People's Congress.
Answer: False
Ye Jianying served as Chairperson of the NPCSC during the 5th National People's Congress (1978-1983), not the 10th.
The office of the Chairman of the NPCSC was first established by the 1975 Constitution.
Answer: False
The office of the Chairman of the NPCSC was first established by the 1954 Constitution, not the 1975 Constitution.
Wu Bangguo served as Chairman for only one five-year term.
Answer: False
Wu Bangguo served as Chairman for two consecutive five-year terms, covering the 10th and 11th National People's Congresses (2003-2013).
What was Qiao Shi's stated objective during his chairmanship (1993-1998)?
Answer: To enhance the NPC's status beyond a 'rubber stamp' and promote the rule of law.
Qiao Shi's primary objective was to enhance the National People's Congress's role beyond that of a mere 'rubber stamp' and to foster the development of the rule of law in China.
Which individual was the first Chairperson of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress?
Answer: Liu Shaoqi
Liu Shaoqi was the first individual to hold the title of Chairperson of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, commencing his tenure in 1954.
Who is the current holder of the Chairman of the NPCSC position?
Answer: Zhao Leji
The current Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress is Zhao Leji, who assumed office on March 10, 2023.
Which official, as Chairman in 1989, theoretically possessed the constitutional power to call an emergency NPC session during the Tiananmen Square protests?
Answer: Chairman Wan Li
Wan Li, serving as Chairman of the NPCSC in 1989, theoretically held the constitutional power to convene an emergency session of the NPC during the Tiananmen Square protests, though his ability to act was constrained.
Who served as acting Chairperson of the NPCSC after Zhu De's death until the 5th NPC convened in 1978?
Answer: Soong Ching-ling
Soong Ching-ling served as the acting Chairperson of the NPCSC following Zhu De's death until March 1978, performing the duties of the office.
Which individual served as Chairman of the NPCSC for two consecutive terms, covering the 10th and 11th National People's Congresses (2003-2013)?
Answer: Wu Bangguo
Wu Bangguo served as Chairman of the NPCSC for two consecutive terms, from March 2003 to March 2013, encompassing the 10th and 11th National People's Congresses.
Which former Chairman sought to transform the NPC into a body that genuinely contributed to the rule of law, moving beyond its 'rubber stamp' image?
Answer: Qiao Shi
Qiao Shi, during his tenure as Chairman from 1993 to 1998, actively sought to elevate the NPC's status and promote the rule of law, challenging its perception as a mere 'rubber stamp' institution.
Which statement accurately describes Li Peng's 1998 election as Chairman?
Answer: He was the sole candidate but faced significant abstentions/dissent.
Li Peng's 1998 election was notable for being the sole candidate but receiving less than unanimous approval, with a significant number of abstentions or dissenting votes.
The Chairman of the NPCSC is directly elected by the citizens of China in a popular vote.
Answer: False
The Chairman is not directly elected by popular vote. The selection process is determined internally by the Chinese Communist Party, with formal nomination by the Presidium and approval by NPC delegations.
The Vice Chairpersons and the Secretary-General form the Council of Chairpersons, assisting the Chairman.
Answer: True
The Vice Chairpersons and the Secretary-General constitute the Council of Chairpersons, which functions to assist the Chairman in executing the duties of the Standing Committee.
During the drafting of the PRC constitution in 1954, the title 'speaker' was ultimately adopted for the head of the NPC Standing Committee.
Answer: False
The title 'chairman' (委员长) was ultimately adopted for the head of the NPC Standing Committee during the 1954 constitutional drafting, not 'speaker'.
The official Chinese name for the Chairman of the NPCSC includes the characters for 'Dà' (大) and 'Huì' (会).
Answer: True
The official Chinese name for the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, 全國人大常委會委员长 (Quán Guó Rén Dà Chángwěihuì Wěiyuánzhèng), indeed includes the characters 'Dà' (大) and 'Huì' (会) as part of 'Dà Chángwěihuì' (大常委会), meaning 'Standing Committee'.
The Hanyu Pinyin transcription for the title 'Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress' is simply 'Quán Guó Rén Dà Chángwěihuì Wěiyuánzhèng'.
Answer: False
The Hanyu Pinyin transcription for the full title is more accurately rendered as Quán Guó Rén Mín Dàbiāohuì Dàhuì Chángwù Wěiyuánhuì Wěiyuánzhèng. The provided transcription is an abbreviation or simplification.
The term for the Chairperson of the NPCSC is five years and can be renewed indefinitely.
Answer: False
The term for the Chairperson of the NPCSC is five years, but it is renewable only once consecutively, not indefinitely.
The Presidium of the NPCSC is responsible for formally nominating the candidate for Chairman.
Answer: False
The Presidium of the National People's Congress, not the NPCSC itself, is responsible for formally nominating the candidate for Chairman of the NPCSC.
The Council of Chairpersons includes the Chairman, Vice Chairpersons, and the Secretary-General.
Answer: True
The Council of Chairpersons is composed of the Chairman, the Vice Chairpersons, and the Secretary-General of the NPCSC.
Li Hongzhong is the current Secretary-General of the NPCSC.
Answer: False
Li Hongzhong is currently the first-ranked Vice Chairperson of the NPCSC. The current Secretary-General is Liu Qi.
How are candidates for the Chairman of the NPCSC formally selected according to the process?
Answer: Nomination by the Presidium and approval by NPC delegations.
Candidates for Chairman are formally nominated by the Presidium of the National People's Congress and subsequently approved by NPC delegations, though the ultimate selection is determined internally by the CCP.
What was the primary debate regarding the title for the head of the NPC Standing Committee during the 1954 constitution drafting?
Answer: Whether to use 'Speaker' or 'Chairman'.
Discussions in 1954 centered on adopting 'speaker' (议长) versus 'chairman' (委员长). Concerns were raised about the connotations of 'chairman' and potential confusion with other titles.
What is the term length for the NPCSC Chairperson, and what is the limit on consecutive renewals?
Answer: 5 years, renewable once consecutively.
The term length for the NPCSC Chairperson is five years, with a limit of one consecutive renewal.
Which of the following titles was proposed during the 1954 constitution drafting but ultimately rejected or deemed potentially confusing for the head of the NPC Standing Committee?
Answer: President (主席)
The title 'President' (主席) was proposed but ultimately rejected due to potential confusion with the title of the Chairman of the People's Republic of China.
Who is the current Secretary-General of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress?
Answer: Liu Qi
The current Secretary-General of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress is Liu Qi, who assumed the position in 2023.
The title 'Chairman' (委员长) for the head of the NPC Standing Committee was officially adopted:
Answer: With the first PRC Constitution in 1954.
The title 'Chairman' (委员长) for the head of the NPC Standing Committee was officially adopted with the promulgation of the first PRC Constitution in 1954.
Who is identified as the current first-ranked Vice Chairperson of the NPCSC?
Answer: Li Hongzhong
Li Hongzhong is identified as the current first-ranked Vice Chairperson of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress.