Practice 85 questions on CSL2601 - Constitutional Law at University of South Africa. Free AI-generated quiz on uNotes — track your score, retake anytime.
1Based on the Preamble of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996, which of the following are identified as main objectives of the Constitution?
2What is the total number of seats in the South African Parliament, considering both the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP)?
3According to the basic elements of the rule of law as described in the course materials, from where must the authority to exercise public power be derived?
4Which concept describes the tension in a constitutional democracy where a judiciary consisting of unelected judges has the power to strike down legislation passed by a democratically elected majority?
5Under Section 89(1) of the Constitution, the National Assembly may remove the President from office only on which of the following objective grounds?
6What is the name of the test used to classify or 'tag' a Bill in Parliament to determine which constitutional process must be followed for its enactment?
7Which form of judicial independence requires structural safeguards, such as specific appointment procedures and protection from interference, to ensure the judiciary functions separately from other branches?
8According to Section 101 of the Constitution, which of the following are requirements for a decision by the President that is taken in terms of legislation or has legal consequences?
9Which Chapter 9 institution is empowered to investigate any conduct in state affairs or public administration that is alleged to be improper and to take appropriate remedial action?
10Which section of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, establishes that government is constituted as national, provincial, and local spheres which are distinctive, interdependent, and interrelated?
