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What is the competence of the judicial branch of democratic constitutional government?
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?
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?
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?
Which concept refers to a judge deciding a dispute in accordance with the applicable law?
What is presented to a court in every case that it must apply according to the provided facts?
What is presented to a court in every case that it must apply according to the provided facts?
What does Karl Klare argue about adjudication in democratic constitutional countries?
What does Karl Klare argue about adjudication in democratic constitutional countries?
In what way does adjudication routinely involve a court?
In what way does adjudication routinely involve a court?
In a legal system with the separation of powers, what function does the judicial branch serve?
In a legal system with the separation of powers, what function does the judicial branch serve?
What does the South African Constitution emphasize about the independence of courts?
What does the South African Constitution emphasize about the independence of courts?
Why is an independent judiciary considered a key pillar of the rule of law?
Why is an independent judiciary considered a key pillar of the rule of law?
What fundamental principles does the rule of law include according to the text?
What fundamental principles does the rule of law include according to the text?
What does section 34 of the Constitution guarantee according to the text?
What does section 34 of the Constitution guarantee according to the text?
