What is the method of election of members to the Legislative Council?

Indirect
Direct
Single transferable vote with proportional representation
Both (A) and (C)

The correct answer is: D. Both (A) and (C)

The Legislative Council is a unicameral legislature in Hong Kong. It is composed of 70 members, 30 of whom are elected by an Election Committee, 30 of whom are elected by geographical constituencies using single transferable vote with proportional representation, and 10 of whom are appointed by the Chief Executive.

The Election Committee is composed of 1,200 members, who are elected by various sectors of the community, including business, labour, the professions, and the religious and social sectors. The geographical constituencies are divided into 12 constituencies, each of which elects 3 members.

Single transferable vote with proportional representation is a system of election in which voters rank candidates in order of preference. If no candidate receives a majority of first-preference votes, the candidate with the fewest first-preference votes is eliminated and their votes are redistributed according to the second-preference votes on those ballots. This process continues until one candidate has a majority of votes.

The appointed members are selected by the Chief Executive from a list of nominees submitted by the Election Committee. The Chief Executive must consult with the Executive Council before making any appointments.

The Legislative Council has the power to make laws, approve the budget, and oversee the government. It also has the power to impeach the Chief Executive.