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What are the factors that determine the effectiveness of law?
What are the factors that determine the effectiveness of law?
Institutions, procedures, and mechanisms to settle disputes.
Which institution primarily resolves legal disputes?
Which institution primarily resolves legal disputes?
The judiciary.
What are the alternative dispute mechanisms mentioned in the legal system?
What are the alternative dispute mechanisms mentioned in the legal system?
Mediation and arbitration.
Who is the primary law-making authority in South Africa?
Who is the primary law-making authority in South Africa?
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What is the supreme law that binds Parliament in South Africa?
What is the supreme law that binds Parliament in South Africa?
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Which organs of the legal system are responsible for law-making?
Which organs of the legal system are responsible for law-making?
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What branch of law concerns the administration of justice by the State's organs and officials?
What branch of law concerns the administration of justice by the State's organs and officials?
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What do legal advice and representation attorneys specialize in providing?
What do legal advice and representation attorneys specialize in providing?
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In what situations does legal aid provide consultation and representation at no charge or subsidized rates?
In what situations does legal aid provide consultation and representation at no charge or subsidized rates?
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What is one factor that determines the effectiveness of law according to the text?
What is one factor that determines the effectiveness of law according to the text?
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Why should laws be clear and unambiguous according to the text?
Why should laws be clear and unambiguous according to the text?
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What should lawmakers avoid in order to maintain consistency in the law?
What should lawmakers avoid in order to maintain consistency in the law?
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What is the main purpose of law in regulating relationships?
What is the main purpose of law in regulating relationships?
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How does law regulate state conduct?
How does law regulate state conduct?
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What is one way that law protects itself?
What is one way that law protects itself?
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What is an example of a conflict resolution mechanism in law?
What is an example of a conflict resolution mechanism in law?
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How does law ensure accountability of government officials?
How does law ensure accountability of government officials?
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Give an example of how law protects the legal system itself.
Give an example of how law protects the legal system itself.
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