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Evolution and Influences of South African Law

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Which two Constitutions played a significant role in shaping the development of South African law?

The Constitution of 1994 and the Constitution of 1996 (correct)

The Constitution of 1996 and the Constitution of 1998

The Constitution of 1993 and the Constitution of 1997

The Constitution of 1992 and the Constitution of 1995

What were the external factors that influenced the history of Africa before colonization?

Nomadic Climate Wars

Migration Food and pastures

Population growth

All of the above (correct)

What role did the Constitution play in shaping South African law?

It resulted in changes only to the common law

It had no impact on South African law

It put the common law and African customary law on equal footing (correct)

It resulted in changes only to the African customary law

Which legal systems were acknowledged by the Constitution?

All legal systems originating from African societies, religious legal systems, international and regional law Signup and view all the answers

What were the factors that influenced the development of South African law?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which definition best describes legal history?

The study of events that have led to the current legal position Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of external legal history?

Customs and social norms Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of the internal legal history in light of the external legal history called?

Legal historical method Signup and view all the answers

What message does Chimamanda Adichie convey about single-sided stories?

They can be both empowering and dangerous Signup and view all the answers

What does the rejection of single stories allow us to regain?

A kind of paradise Signup and view all the answers