Judicial Independence and Impartiality Quiz
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What is the competence of the judicial branch of democratic constitutional government?

  • Policy-making
  • Legislation
  • Adjudication (correct)
  • Executive decisions
  • In adjudication, what does a court interpret?

  • Philosophical theories
  • Applicable law and particular facts (correct)
  • Social media trends
  • Public opinion
  • What part of the law pertains to the specific facts from which a dispute arises?

  • Entertainment law
  • Criminal law exclusively
  • Constitutional law only
  • Applicable law (correct)
  • Which concept refers to a judge deciding a dispute in accordance with the applicable law?

    <p>Adjudication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is presented to a court in every case that it must apply according to the provided facts?

    <p>Text of the law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Karl Klare argue about adjudication in democratic constitutional countries?

    <p>It creates precedent and makes law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does adjudication routinely involve a court?

    <p>Interpreting applicable law and facts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a legal system with the separation of powers, what function does the judicial branch serve?

    <p>Counterweight to the legislative and executive branches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the South African Constitution emphasize about the independence of courts?

    <p>Impartial application of the law without influence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is an independent judiciary considered a key pillar of the rule of law?

    <p>To ensure peaceful institutional dispute resolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What fundamental principles does the rule of law include according to the text?

    <p>Prohibition against self-help and right to challenge legality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does section 34 of the Constitution guarantee according to the text?

    <p>'Every one has a right to have any dispute decided in a fair public hearing'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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