National People's Congress

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the legislative term?Each National People's Congress serves a five-year term
2. What is the annual session duration?The NPC's annual sessions typically last from 10 to 14 days
3. How many people are in the National People's Congress?In 2023 there were 2,977 members. That is the most lawmakers in the world.
4. Where does the National People's Congress meet each year?They gather in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing every spring. The meeting lasts about ten to fourteen days.

Organ of State Power: The highest constitutional authority responsible for governing a state.
Unicameral Legislature: A legislative body comprising a single chamber.
Rubber Stamp Body: An organization that formally approves decisions made by another body without significant debate or amendment.