Powers of the National People's Congress

What 8 powers does the National People's Congress have according to the Constitution?

1\.enact/amend laws

2\. approve state budget

3\. declare/end war

4\. elect/recall president

5\. chair of state

6\. CMC

7\. head of China's Supreme Court

8\. procurator-general

9\. final approval over selection of premier & members of state council

When are the powers of the National People’s Congress exercised?

When allowed by CCP

Who are the 8 types of deputies in the National People's Congress?

1\. Reps from SARs

2\. Rep w/ Taiwanese ancestry to represent Taiwan

3\. members of noncommunist & powerless political parties

4\. workers/farmer

5\. women

6\. ethnic minorities

7\. 3 migrant workers

8\. CCP members

Who are the majority of the National People's Congress?

CCP members

What % of the members of National People's Congress are workers/farmers?

20%

What % of the members of National People's Congress are women?

20%

What % of the members of National People's Congress are ethnic minorities?

15%

How many people do the 3 migrant workers in the National People's Congress represent?

150 million people

What education do more than 90% of the National People's Congress have?

Junior college degrees or above

What degree do more than 1/2 have in the National People's Congress?

Advanced degrees