Amending Legislation in Government
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Which entity is competent to amend a Provincial Legislation?

  • Court
  • Municipality
  • Parliament
  • Provincial Legislature (correct)
  • What is the primary function of the Court in relation to legislation?

  • Legislative Review
  • Application of Law (correct)
  • Judicial Amendment
  • Law-making
  • What type of amending legislation involves changing the original wording of the legislation?

  • Textual (correct)
  • Non-Textual
  • Formal Amendment
  • Informal Judicial
  • What is the purpose of the Court's attempt to interpret legislation during Constitutional Review?

    <p>To prevent a vacuum in the law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the Court's modification of the meaning of legislation through interpretation?

    <p>Informal Judicial Amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the hierarchy of legislation that can be amended by a competent legislature?

    <p>Parliamentary, Provincial, Municipal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of a delegated legislation that does not comply with administrative law?

    <p>It can be invalidated by a court.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a transitional period in repealing legislation?

    <p>To prevent legislative short circuits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a repealed law if there is no express transitional period?

    <p>It remains in force until the new law comes into operation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of repeal on a legislation?

    <p>It is deleted or revoked.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Section 11 of the Interpretations Act?

    <p>It provides for the preservation of repealed laws until new laws come into operation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between repeal and substitution of legislation?

    <p>Repeal is deletion of the old law, while substitution is replacement with a new law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to provisions of Act (B) that were incorporated into other Acts by reference when Act (A) repeals Act (B)?

    <p>They are not repealed unless Act (A) expressly provides for that repeal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a sunset clause in legislation?

    <p>To terminate all or portions of the law after a specific date.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when two enactments clash?

    <p>The newest enactment prevails.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can the presumption of implied repeal apply?

    <p>When the two enactments are on the same hierarchical level and the same level of generality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of temporarily suspending legislation?

    <p>Its operation is halted for the time being.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of a repeal of legislation incorporated by reference?

    <p>The incorporated provisions remain in force.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of a court ruling that one piece of legislation prevails over another?

    <p>The other legislation is suspended as long as the conflict remains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the cessante ratione legis, cessat et ipsa lex rule?

    <p>To suspend conflicting legislation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In cases of conflict between national and provincial legislation, which legislation may prevail?

    <p>Either the national or provincial legislation, depending on the case</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of the Overview Presumption in legislation interpretation?

    <p>Legislation should be interpreted to be in accordance with existing law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of formal amendment with a sunset clause on legislation?

    <p>The legislation is amended temporarily, until the sunset clause expires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result when a court finds that a piece of legislation conflicts with another?

    <p>The court suspends the conflicting legislation until the conflict is resolved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Section 12 of the Interpretation Act?

    <p>To interpret references to repealed laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of Section 12(2) of the Interpretation Act?

    <p>A repealed Act does not regain the force of law if the repealing Act is repealed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current position with respect to ongoing disputes when a law is repealed?

    <p>The current position is preserved until the pending case is finished</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of repeal on actions executed legally in line with legislation before it was repealed?

    <p>Such actions remain valid and in force after repeal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the limitation of Section 12 of the Interpretation Act?

    <p>It only applies to rights derived from legislation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time period during which the Commission may exercise powers in terms of a repealed law?

    <p>Three years after the general effective date of repeal</p> Signup and view all the answers

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