Secondary 3 Citizenship, Economics & Society

Freedoms and benefits protected by law, such as freedom of speech and the right to education.

Duties citizens should fulfil, such as obeying the law, paying taxes and caring for society.

Hong Kong's constitutional document; Chapter III protects residents' fundamental rights and duties.

Everyone must obey the law, including the government — a core value of Hong Kong society.

The right to express opinions — but it does not cover defaming others.

The right to vote in elections — an important form of civic participation.

Responsibilities to society — following current affairs, helping the underprivileged, protecting the environment.

Paying taxes to the government — a duty that funds public services and infrastructure.

Permanent residents aged 18+ register with the Registration and Electoral Office — the first step to vote.

The paper on which voters mark their choice.

A person standing for election.

Hong Kong's legislature — makes laws, approves public spending and monitors the government.

The body handling local matters such as community facilities and environmental hygiene.

Your choice stays confidential — nobody knows who you voted for.

Taking part in society through voting, following issues and volunteering.

Plans and measures by the government or legislature to tackle social issues.

Actively taking part in neighbourhood affairs and helping improve the community.

Helping others or the community without pay, out of one's own will.

The Social Welfare Department's scheme since 1998 to encourage and register volunteers.

Learning empathy and skills through organised volunteer service.

The network of trust and mutual help among people in a community.

A non-profit organisation serving the public, e.g. elderly and youth services.

A district facility offering activities and services for residents.

Residents helping each other in daily life — the building block of social capital.

The transition from childhood to adulthood.

Fondness toward someone; common in adolescence.

Acting without careful thought.

People of the same age group.

Belief in your own value.

Support from school counsellors.

To value others' feelings and choices.

What comes first in order of importance.

Limits of acceptable behaviour.

Comfort levels with physical contact.

Freely given agreement.

Knowing the legal consequences of acts.

Personal space and information.

Disturbing or threatening behaviour.

Where to seek help: parents, teachers, agencies.

Unhealthy dominance in a relationship.

Market reforms since 1978.

Zones with special policies, e.g. Shenzhen.

Total value of goods and services produced yearly.

GDP divided by population.

The campaign to eliminate extreme poverty.

Sustained rural development policy.

The GBA: nine Guangdong cities plus HK and Macao.

EVs; a fast-growing export industry.

World Trade Organization.

A tax on imports.

A port with minimal tariffs.

Goods sold abroad / bought from abroad.

The production and logistics network.

Infrastructure and trade initiative.

Exports exceed imports.

Benefit on both sides.

The supreme law of the state.

The fundamental political system.

The highest organ of state power.

The central government.

Socialist mainland; capitalist HK and Macao.

HK's constitutional document.

Citizens' rights and duties under the Constitution.

4 December.

The UN, founded after WWII; 193 members.

The UN body for global security.

One of the five with veto power.

UN forces keeping peace in conflict zones.

The climate accord.

China's vision of global cooperation.

The cornerstone of foreign policy.

HK's status for international bodies.

Issues crossing borders: climate, pandemics, poverty.

Rising temperatures from greenhouse gases.

Peak by 2030; net zero by 2060.

17 UN goals: poverty, education, climate.

Community health: monitoring, vaccination.

The UN health agency.

Vaccines to build community protection.

Nations acting together by agreement.