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?

<p>To monitor issues concerning gender equality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the tenure of the Public Protector?

<p>7 years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It depends on the kind of remedial action taken (B)</p> 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?

<p>To lobby issues concerning the rights of cultural, religious and linguistic communities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The Constitutional Court (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>8 judges (C)</p> 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?

<p>The Supreme Court of Appeal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the Constitutional Court?

<p>The Chief Justice, the Deputy Chief Justice, and 9 other judges (B)</p> 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?

<p>The High Court of South Africa (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The Magistrate's Court (D)</p> 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?

<p>The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The National Prosecuting Authority (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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