Why split recurrent and non-recurrent revenue?

Recurrent income is steady each year while non-recurrent income moves with the market, so the split shows how stable the finances are.

Why does judicial independence matter?

Judges free from executive instruction decide cases fairly, and that is what makes people trust the rule of law.

Primary General Studies, Society and Citizenship, Paper 3: one country two systems, the judiciary and public finance

2026-10-31

Tutor Prep Guide · Primary General Studies

Ten items on the fifty-year period, district councils, the education share of spending, the roles of LegCo and the judiciary, voter registration percentages, and recurrent versus non-recurrent revenue.

Focus　Fifty years after 1997 gives 2047; one council per district means 18 councils; a share of spending is found by multiplication; LegCo makes laws while the judiciary tries cases independently; part over whole gives a percentage; salaries tax is recurrent revenue and land sales are non-recurrent; voting is a right while paying tax and obeying the law are duties.

01　Paper details (check answers afterwards)

Item	Detail
Questions	10
Suggested time	25
Difficulty mix	Foundation 4 · Intermediate 3 · Challenge 2 · Error redo 1
Chapter	Chapter: Primary General Studies: Society and Citizenship
Level	P4 to P6

02　Questions (10 items)

FoundationFrom 1 July 1997, Hong Kong keeps its previous capitalist system and way of life unchanged for how many years?
FoundationAdding 50 years to 1997, in which year does that period end, and how many years remain from 2026?
FoundationHong Kong is divided into 18 districts, each with a district council. How many district councils are there in total?
FoundationA government spends $600 billion a year, with 20% on education. How much is spent on education?
IntermediateWhich body makes the laws of Hong Kong?
IntermediateDo judges need to follow instructions from the Chief Executive when hearing cases?
IntermediateA class has 30 students and 20 are registered voters. What percentage of the class is registered?
ChallengeWho is eligible to register as a voter in LegCo elections in Hong Kong?
ChallengeHow do land sale proceeds and salaries tax differ in the government revenue classification?
Error redoA classmate says voting is a legal duty every citizen must perform. Is that right?

03　Answers and one-line notes

#	Answer	One-line note
1	For 50 years.	This is the core arrangement of one country, two systems.
2	It ends in 2047, with 21 years remaining from 2026.	1997 + 50 = 2047; subtract 2026.
3	18 district councils.	One council per district, so the count matches the number of districts.
4	6,000 × 20% = $1,200 billion.	To take a percentage of an amount, multiply.
5	The Legislative Council.	LegCo passes bills, the executive implements them and the judiciary adjudicates.
6	No. The judiciary exercises judicial power independently.	Judicial independence keeps trials free from executive interference.
7	20 ÷ 30 × 100% ≈ 66.7%.	Divide the part by the whole, then convert to a percentage.
8	Hong Kong permanent residents aged 18 or above who ordinarily reside in Hong Kong.	Both the age and the permanent-resident conditions must be met.
9	Salaries tax is recurrent revenue; land sale proceeds are non-recurrent revenue.	Steady yearly income is recurrent; land sales vary with the market and are non-recurrent.
10	No. Voting is a right; paying tax and obeying the law are duties.	Rights may be exercised; duties must be performed.

04　What to do after marking

After marking, redo only the wrong items and write down which step went wrong (formula, unit, or misread number).
Repeat the same item two days later; move to the next paper only when both attempts are correct.
Parents only need the answer and note columns; there is no need to explain every item.

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