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Which Constitution of South Africa explicitly endorsed the tenets of the Christian faith?

The Constitution of the Union of South Africa 1910

The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1983 (correct)

The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996

The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1961

Which Constitution of South Africa includes the right to freedom of religion, belief, and opinion in section 15?

The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1983

The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (correct)

The Constitution of the Union of South Africa 1910

The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1961

Which Constitution of South Africa finishes its preamble with the words 'May God protect our people' and 'God bless South Africa'?

The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1961

The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1983

The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (correct)

The Constitution of the Union of South Africa 1910

Which provision of the Constitution mirrors section 7 of the Schools Act?

Section 15(2) Signup and view all the answers

Which Act regulates both 'religious practices' and 'religious policy' in Gauteng?

The Gauteng Act Signup and view all the answers

Which section of the Constitution applies to observance and not religious education?

Section 15(2) Signup and view all the answers

Which provision of the Constitution highlights the collective character of the right to religious freedom?

Section 31 Signup and view all the answers

Which right is protected under Section 15(1) of the Constitution?

Freedom of religion Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of 'reasonable accommodation' refer to in the context of Section 15?

Making adjustments to accommodate cultural practices Signup and view all the answers

What are some potential obstacles in accommodating religious practices in multi-religious nations?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What must claims made by members of religious groups that diverge from the Bill of Rights' obligations adhere to?

Principles of an open and democratic society Signup and view all the answers

According to the Constitutional Court in Christian Education 2000 (4) SA 757 (CC), what is the focus of the proportionality exercise regarding the administering of corporal punishment in schools?

Whether the failure to accommodate religious beliefs and practices by means of an exemption can be accepted as reasonable and justifiable Signup and view all the answers

In MEC Education v Pillay 2008 (1) SA 474 (CC), what problem does the Court highlight in an open and democratic society based on human dignity, equality, and freedom?

The problem of balancing conscientious and religious freedom with basic norms and standards Signup and view all the answers

According to the Constitutional Court in Hay v B 2003 (3) 492 (W), what was the outcome of parents' refusal of a blood transfusion for their terminally ill child on religious grounds?

The refusal was found to be unjustifiable Signup and view all the answers

According to Justice Sachs in Prince v Cape Law Society 2002 SA 784 (CC), what approach is necessary in the context of the prohibition of the possession of dagga for Rastafarians who use it as part of their religious practices?

An approach based on the necessity for reasonable accommodation of diversity Signup and view all the answers

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Which Constitution of South Africa explicitly endorsed the tenets of the Christian faith?

Which Constitution of South Africa includes the right to freedom of religion, belief, and opinion in section 15?

Which Constitution of South Africa finishes its preamble with the words 'May God protect our people' and 'God bless South Africa'?

Which provision of the Constitution mirrors section 7 of the Schools Act?

Which Act regulates both 'religious practices' and 'religious policy' in Gauteng?

Which section of the Constitution applies to observance and not religious education?

Which provision of the Constitution highlights the collective character of the right to religious freedom?

Which right is protected under Section 15(1) of the Constitution?

What does the concept of 'reasonable accommodation' refer to in the context of Section 15?

What are some potential obstacles in accommodating religious practices in multi-religious nations?

What must claims made by members of religious groups that diverge from the Bill of Rights' obligations adhere to?

According to the Constitutional Court in Christian Education 2000 (4) SA 757 (CC), what is the focus of the proportionality exercise regarding the administering of corporal punishment in schools?

In MEC Education v Pillay 2008 (1) SA 474 (CC), what problem does the Court highlight in an open and democratic society based on human dignity, equality, and freedom?

According to the Constitutional Court in Hay v B 2003 (3) 492 (W), what was the outcome of parents' refusal of a blood transfusion for their terminally ill child on religious grounds?

According to Justice Sachs in Prince v Cape Law Society 2002 SA 784 (CC), what approach is necessary in the context of the prohibition of the possession of dagga for Rastafarians who use it as part of their religious practices?

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