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Which section of the South African Constitution provides a list of state institutions supporting democracy?
Which section of the South African Constitution provides a list of state institutions supporting democracy?
- Section 181 (2)
- Section 181 (1) (correct)
- Section 181 (4)
- Section 181 (3)
What is the purpose of the state institutions established under Section 181?
What is the purpose of the state institutions established under Section 181?
- To ensure independence of other state organs
- To strengthen constitutional democracy (correct)
- To interfere with the functioning of chapter 9 institutions
- To report their activities to parliament once a year
Who are the chapter 9 institutions accountable to?
Who are the chapter 9 institutions accountable to?
- The National Assembly (correct)
- The other state organs
- The state institutions supporting democracy
- The South African Constitution
Which institution is responsible for investigating maladministration within the state?
Which institution is responsible for investigating maladministration within the state?
Which institution has the power to investigate and report on observance of human rights?
Which institution has the power to investigate and report on observance of human rights?
Which institution is responsible for promoting respect for human rights and a human rights culture?
Which institution is responsible for promoting respect for human rights and a human rights culture?
Which institution has the power to investigate any alleged improper conduct in public administration?
Which institution has the power to investigate any alleged improper conduct in public administration?
Who can be appointed as the Public Protector and members of any commission?
Who can be appointed as the Public Protector and members of any commission?
What percentage of the members of the National Assembly must support the resolution for removal of the Public Protector or the Auditor General?
What percentage of the members of the National Assembly must support the resolution for removal of the Public Protector or the Auditor General?
Who has the power to suspend a person from office during the removal process?
Who has the power to suspend a person from office during the removal process?
How many steps are involved in the removal process of heads and commissioners of Chapter 9 institutions?
How many steps are involved in the removal process of heads and commissioners of Chapter 9 institutions?
According to section 194(2) of the Constitution, how is the removal of an office-bearer decided upon?
According to section 194(2) of the Constitution, how is the removal of an office-bearer decided upon?
What is required for an office-bearer to be removed according to section 194(3)(b) of the Constitution?
What is required for an office-bearer to be removed according to section 194(3)(b) of the Constitution?
What is the responsibility of the committee mentioned in the text?
What is the responsibility of the committee mentioned in the text?
Which commission is responsible for promoting respect for the rights of cultural, religious, and linguistic communities?
Which commission is responsible for promoting respect for the rights of cultural, religious, and linguistic communities?
Which commission has the power to investigate and report on issues concerning the rights of cultural, religious, and linguistic communities?
Which commission has the power to investigate and report on issues concerning the rights of cultural, religious, and linguistic communities?
Which commission must be broadly representative of diverse South African cultural and religious groups?
Which commission must be broadly representative of diverse South African cultural and religious groups?
Which office is responsible for auditing the accounts, financial statements, and financial management of national and provincial state departments, municipalities, and other institutions?
Which office is responsible for auditing the accounts, financial statements, and financial management of national and provincial state departments, municipalities, and other institutions?
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