14 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a form of judicial control mentioned in the text?
Limited personal immunity for judicial officers
Who can take civil action against people who have harmed them in the exercise of their official duties?
Judicial officers
Under what circumstances can a judicial officer be held liable for civil actions?
When they have acted mala fide
According to section 165 of the Constitution, where is the judicial authority of the South African State vested?
The judicial branch
What is the significance of the independence of the judicial authorities?
It guarantees the impartiality of the courts
What are the constitutional requirements with regard to the impartiality of the South African courts?
The courts must interpret and apply the law impartially
According to the South African Constitution, what does Section 34 guarantee?
The right to access to judicial authority
What does the concept of a fair trial encompass?
The right to a fair trial
What is the main implication of the guarantee to access to courts?
It applies to both criminal and civil procedures
According to Section 167(4) of the South African Constitution, which of the following is NOT a power of the Constitutional Court?
Decide on the validity of legal rules before they are applied in practice
According to the South African Constitution, what is the structure of the South African court system?
Not specified in the text
Which term refers to the review of a law without the rule being applied to an actual dispute?
Abstract control
Which of the following courts is NOT mentioned in the text as having judicial control over constitutional disputes?
Magistrate's Court
Which mechanism of control over the judiciary is NOT mentioned in the text?
Legislative control
Test your knowledge of Section 167(4) of the Constitution with this quiz. Explore the powers and functions of the Constitutional Court, including its role in resolving disputes between organs of state and deciding on the constitutionality of parliamentary or provincial Bills.
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