Commission for Cultural Rights Quiz

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What must the committee include in its report?

Findings, recommendations, and reasons for the recommendations (correct)

Findings and recommendations

Reasons for the recommendations

Recommendations for removal of office-bearer

What is the process for removing an office-bearer recommended by the committee?

The National Assembly votes in favor of the removal (correct)

The committee removes the office-bearer

The office-bearer is automatically removed

The President removes the office-bearer

How many members of the National Assembly need to vote in favor of the removal for it to happen?

One-third of the members

Half of the members

A simple majority

Two-thirds of the members (correct)

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

Section 181(1) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of other state organs in relation to the state institutions supporting democracy?

To ensure independence of these institutions through legislation Signup and view all the answers

Which entity are the chapter 9 institutions accountable to?

National Assembly Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the duties of the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities?

To promote respect for the rights of cultural, religious, and linguistic communities Signup and view all the answers

What does the Office of the Auditor-General primarily report on?

The accounts, financial statements, and financial management of state departments and municipalities Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of the Independent Electoral Commission?

To manage elections and ensure free and fair elections Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended term for the appointment of the Auditor-General?

Between five and ten years Signup and view all the answers

Who can be appointed as the Public Protector according to Section 193?

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

What is the required majority vote for the removal of the Public Protector or the Auditor General according to Section 194?

Two thirds of the members of the Assembly Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the removal process for the heads and commissioners of Chapter 9 institutions according to Section 194?

Filing a notice to remove an incumbent from office Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the independent panel in the removal process according to Section 194?

To determine whether a prima facie case for removal exists Signup and view all the answers

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 the observance of human rights?

The 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?