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High Court of South Africa's Jurisdiction in Constitutional Matters

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According to Tibet and Fombad, transformative constitutionalism is primarily focused on achieving

Procedural justice

Judicial authority

Substantive equality and justice (correct)

Political activism

Transformative constitutionalism requires judges to act as

Enforcers of political change

Guardians of civil liberties

Protectors of procedural rights

Adjudicators of socio-economic rights (correct)

The criticisms of transformative constitutionalism include

Drafting a new Constitution

Promoting self-determination

Maintaining inequality from South Africa's exclusionary past (correct)

Enhancing civil liberties and rights

Which of the following is a power of the Commission for Gender Equality?

To monitor issues concerning gender equality Signup and view all the answers

What is the tenure of the Public Protector?

7 years Signup and view all the answers

What did the Constitutional Court find about the remedial action of the Public Protector?

It depends on the kind of remedial action taken Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a function of the Powers To monitor on issues concerning the rights of cultural, religious and linguistic communities?

To lobby issues concerning the rights of cultural, religious and linguistic communities Signup and view all the answers

Which court has the exclusive jurisdiction to confirm the invalidity of an Act of Parliament?

The Constitutional Court Signup and view all the answers

How many judges are required to hear a matter before the Constitutional Court?

8 judges Signup and view all the answers

Which court has the jurisdiction to decide appeals in any matter arising from the High Court of South Africa or a court of a similar status to a High Court?

The Supreme Court of Appeal Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the Constitutional Court?

The Chief Justice, the Deputy Chief Justice, and 9 other judges Signup and view all the answers

Which court in South Africa has the jurisdiction to decide any constitutional matter, except those granted direct access by the Constitutional Court?

The High Court of South Africa Signup and view all the answers

Which court is not allowed to inquire into the constitutionality of legislation or the conduct of the president?

The Magistrate's Court Signup and view all the answers

Which institution is responsible for promoting respect for the rights of cultural, religious, and linguistic communities in South Africa?

The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities Signup and view all the answers

Which institution has the power to institute criminal proceedings on behalf of the state in South Africa?

The National Prosecuting Authority Signup and view all the answers