19 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a reason why the right to freedom of expression is important?
It requires truthfulness and reasonableness
According to the text, what does the right to freedom of expression include?
All aspects listed in section 16(1) and aspects not expressly mentioned in the text
Which international treaty is of particular importance in the field of the right to freedom of expression?
ICCPR
According to the text, which of the following is true about the right to freedom of expression?
It covers all aspects of outward expression regardless of the medium used and the content thereof
According to the text, what is the role of the media in a democratic society?
To promote an open and democratic society
According to the text, why should government control over the broadcasting industry be avoided?
To ensure fairness and a diversity of views
According to the text, what does the right to freedom of expression include?
Freedom to receive or impart information or ideas only
According to the text, which section of PEPUDA prohibits the publication, propagation, advocacy, or communication of words that could reasonably be construed to demonstrate a clear intention to promote or propagate hatred?
Section 10
According to the text, which section of the Constitution is considered the right to freedom of expression?
Section 16
According to the text, which court ruled section 10 of PEPUDA unconstitutional?
Supreme Court
According to the text, which related right is considered to be somewhat removed from the core values underpinning the right to freedom of expression?
Privacy
According to the text, which country has an 'absolutist' approach to freedom of expression?
United States
According to the text, which of the following is a limitation on the exercise of the rights provided in paragraph 2 of the article?
All of the above
According to the text, which two values are proclaimed as foundational to the Republic in the South African Constitution?
Equality and freedom
According to the text, why is it inappropriate to draw upon the case law of the United States of America when deciding matters on the right to freedom of expression in South African law?
The legal cultures of the two countries are incompatible
Which of the following is NOT a qualification to the right of freedom of speech for Cabinet members, Deputy Ministers, and members of the National Assembly according to Section 58(1) of the Constitution?
They are not liable to arrest or imprisonment for anything they have said in the Assembly or its committees
According to Section 16(2) of the Constitution, the right to freedom of expression does NOT extend to which of the following?
Harsh criticism or disapproval
According to Section 10 of the Promotion of Equality and Elimination of Unfair Discrimination Act (PEPUDA), which of the following is NOT prohibited?
Propagating words that could reasonably be construed to demonstrate a clear intention to be harmful or to incite harm
According to the text, which of the following is a difference between the hate speech prohibition in Section 16(2)(c) of the Constitution and the prohibition of hate speech in Section 10 of PEPUDA?
Section 16(2)(c) of the Constitution covers hate speech based on race, ethnicity, gender, and religion, while Section 10 of PEPUDA covers hate speech based on a larger number of grounds
Quiz: Understanding the Right to Freedom of Political Expression Test your knowledge on the importance of political expression and its role in a democratic society. Explore the limits and justifications for restricting this fundamental right.
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