Determining Constitutional Court Jurisdiction

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What is required for a point of law to be considered arguable?

It must have substance and merit in the argument. (correct)
It must be unanimously accepted by all parties.
It must be convincing.
It must align with the lower court's decision.

In what instances is a point of law considered arguable?

When it favors the lower court's decision.
When it benefits only the parties involved.
When it contradicts the Supreme Court of Appeal's jurisprudence. (correct)
When it aligns with any court's ruling.

What does 'public importance' mean in the context of an arguable point of law?

It does not benefit the general public.
It aligns with private interests only.
Its outcome goes beyond the interests of the parties and benefits the general public. (correct)
It only concerns the interests of the parties involved.

Which court has exclusive jurisdiction over matters related to the constitutionality of an Act?

Constitutional Court (B) Signup and view all the answers

What determines the Constitutional Court's jurisdiction according to the text?

The application of settled principles (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the nine principles that govern the Constitutional Court's jurisdictional determination?

The principles that authorize the Court to adjudicate all issues and the principles that impose restrictions on the Court's jurisdiction. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the leave to appeal test used by the Constitutional Court?

To address practical and normative concerns associated with limiting the Court's jurisdiction. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Constitutional Court's function as a last resort appellate court?

It means that not all litigants who knock on the Court's door would be allowed to appeal. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What types of matters can the Constitutional Court decide on?

Constitutional matters and, if leave to appeal is granted, other matters of general public importance. (C) Signup and view all the answers