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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?

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?

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?

The Public Protector Signup and view all the answers

Which institution has the power to investigate and report on observance of human rights?

South African Human Rights Commission Signup and view all the answers

Which institution is responsible for promoting respect for human rights and a human rights culture?

South African Human Rights Commission Signup and view all the answers

Which institution has the power to investigate any alleged improper conduct in public administration?

The Public Protector Signup and view all the answers

Who can be appointed as the Public Protector and members of any commission?

Any South African citizen who is fit and proper to hold the specific office Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the members of the National Assembly must support the resolution for removal of the Public Protector or the Auditor General?

60% Signup and view all the answers

Who has the power to suspend a person from office during the removal process?

The President Signup and view all the answers

How many steps are involved in the removal process of heads and commissioners of Chapter 9 institutions?

17 steps Signup and view all the answers

According to section 194(2) of the Constitution, how is the removal of an office-bearer decided upon?

By a two-thirds vote of the National Assembly Signup and view all the answers

What is required for an office-bearer to be removed according to section 194(3)(b) of the Constitution?

A two-thirds vote of the National Assembly Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the committee mentioned in the text?

To produce a report with findings and recommendations Signup and view all the answers

Which commission is responsible for promoting respect for the rights of cultural, religious, and linguistic communities?

The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities Signup and view all the answers

Which commission has the power to investigate and report on issues concerning the rights of cultural, religious, and linguistic communities?

The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities Signup and view all the answers

Which commission must be broadly representative of diverse South African cultural and religious groups?

The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities Signup and view all the answers

Which office is responsible for auditing the accounts, financial statements, and financial management of national and provincial state departments, municipalities, and other institutions?

The Office of the Auditor-General Signup and view all the answers

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Which section of the South African Constitution provides a list of state institutions supporting democracy?

What is the purpose of the state institutions established under Section 181?

Who are the chapter 9 institutions accountable to?

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 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?

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?

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?

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 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 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 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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