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?

    <p>Section 181(1)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To ensure independence of these institutions through legislation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entity are the chapter 9 institutions accountable to?

    <p>National Assembly</p> 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?

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

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

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

    What is the main role of the Independent Electoral Commission?

    <p>To manage elections and ensure free and fair elections</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Between five and ten years</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Any South African citizen who is fit and proper to hold the specific office</p> 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?

    <p>Two thirds of the members of the Assembly</p> 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?

    <p>Filing a notice to remove an incumbent from office</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which institution is responsible for investigating maladministration within the state?

    <p>The Public Protector</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The South African Human Rights Commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The South African Human Rights Commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The Public Protector</p> Signup and view all the answers

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