Evolution and Influences of South African Law
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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?

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

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

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which definition best describes legal history?

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

    What is the main focus of external legal history?

    <p>Customs and social norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Legal historical method</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They can be both empowering and dangerous</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A kind of paradise</p> Signup and view all the answers

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