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What is the jurisdiction of the Constitutional Court?
What is the jurisdiction of the Constitutional Court?
The Constitutional Court has exclusive jurisdiction in constitutional matters.
How many judges are required to hear a matter in the Constitutional Court?
How many judges are required to hear a matter in the Constitutional Court?
Eight judges are required to hear a matter in the Constitutional Court.
What is the difference between concurrent and exclusive jurisdiction in the Constitutional Court?
What is the difference between concurrent and exclusive jurisdiction in the Constitutional Court?
Concurrent jurisdiction is exercised with the High Court and the SCA, while exclusive jurisdiction is held only by the Constitutional Court on certain issues.
Who can appeal directly to the Constitutional Court to confirm or vary an order of constitutional invalidity?
Who can appeal directly to the Constitutional Court to confirm or vary an order of constitutional invalidity?
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What was the subject of the constitutional challenge in Case Study One?
What was the subject of the constitutional challenge in Case Study One?
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Who argued that Parliament fulfilled its constitutional obligation to facilitate public involvement in the passing of the Bills?
Who argued that Parliament fulfilled its constitutional obligation to facilitate public involvement in the passing of the Bills?
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What rights does the Bill of Rights grant to every detained person?
What rights does the Bill of Rights grant to every detained person?
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What is the case about?
What is the case about?
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What did the Court order Mr Zuma to do?
What did the Court order Mr Zuma to do?
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What is the significance of this case?
What is the significance of this case?
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What does Section 34 of the Constitution guarantee?
What does Section 34 of the Constitution guarantee?
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What is the purpose of submitting the Public Protector's report to the National Assembly?
What is the purpose of submitting the Public Protector's report to the National Assembly?
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What does section 167(4)(e) of the Constitution state?
What does section 167(4)(e) of the Constitution state?
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What did the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) request in their application to the Constitutional Court?
What did the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) request in their application to the Constitutional Court?
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Which courts have jurisdiction to pronounce on the constitutional validity of laws or conduct of the President?
Which courts have jurisdiction to pronounce on the constitutional validity of laws or conduct of the President?
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What is the role of the Constitutional Court in South Africa?
What is the role of the Constitutional Court in South Africa?
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What is the process for challenging the validity of legislation?
What is the process for challenging the validity of legislation?
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What are some examples of cases that fall under the Constitutional Court's exclusive jurisdiction?
What are some examples of cases that fall under the Constitutional Court's exclusive jurisdiction?
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What powers do the courts have in constitutional matters?
What powers do the courts have in constitutional matters?
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What is the role of the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP)?
What is the role of the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP)?
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What powers does the prosecuting authority have?
What powers does the prosecuting authority have?
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What factors must prosecutors consider when deciding whether or not to institute criminal proceedings?
What factors must prosecutors consider when deciding whether or not to institute criminal proceedings?
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Who has final responsibility over the prosecuting authority?
Who has final responsibility over the prosecuting authority?
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According to section 177(1)(a) of the Constitution, under what circumstances can a judge be removed from office?
According to section 177(1)(a) of the Constitution, under what circumstances can a judge be removed from office?
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What is the consequence of the Judicial Service Commission finding that a judge has committed gross misconduct?
What is the consequence of the Judicial Service Commission finding that a judge has committed gross misconduct?
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What is the role of the National Assembly in the removal of a judge?
What is the role of the National Assembly in the removal of a judge?
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What is the responsibility of the President of the Republic in the removal of a judge?
What is the responsibility of the President of the Republic in the removal of a judge?
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What is the process for appointing judicial officers in South Africa?
What is the process for appointing judicial officers in South Africa?
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What factors are considered in the appointment of judicial officers?
What factors are considered in the appointment of judicial officers?
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What are the key themes related to judicial authority in South Africa?
What are the key themes related to judicial authority in South Africa?
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What is the procedure for appointing judges to the Constitutional Court according to section 174(4) of the Constitution?
What is the procedure for appointing judges to the Constitutional Court according to section 174(4) of the Constitution?
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What qualifications must the judges of the Constitutional Court have according to section 174(5) of the Constitution?
What qualifications must the judges of the Constitutional Court have according to section 174(5) of the Constitution?
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How are judges of other courts appointed according to section 174(6) of the Constitution?
How are judges of other courts appointed according to section 174(6) of the Constitution?
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How are other judicial officers appointed according to section 174(7) of the Constitution?
How are other judicial officers appointed according to section 174(7) of the Constitution?
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According to Section 176(1) of the Constitution, how long does a Constitutional Court judge hold office for?
According to Section 176(1) of the Constitution, how long does a Constitutional Court judge hold office for?
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What does Section 4 of the Judges’ Remuneration and Conditions of Employment Act provide regarding the term of office of a Constitutional Court judge?
What does Section 4 of the Judges’ Remuneration and Conditions of Employment Act provide regarding the term of office of a Constitutional Court judge?
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What does Section 8(a) of the Judges’ Remuneration and Conditions of Employment Act provide regarding the Chief Justice's active service?
What does Section 8(a) of the Judges’ Remuneration and Conditions of Employment Act provide regarding the Chief Justice's active service?
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What was the outcome of the case regarding section 8(a) of the Judges’ Remuneration and Conditions of Employment Act?
What was the outcome of the case regarding section 8(a) of the Judges’ Remuneration and Conditions of Employment Act?
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What is the composition of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC)?
What is the composition of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC)?
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What powers and functions does the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) have?
What powers and functions does the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) have?
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Who serves on behalf of the Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Appeal in their absence on the Judicial Service Commission (JSC)?
Who serves on behalf of the Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Appeal in their absence on the Judicial Service Commission (JSC)?
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What is the structure of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)?
What is the structure of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)?
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