Legislative Authority in South Africa
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Which level of government is responsible for enacting, amending, and repealing rules of law?

  • Local government
  • All levels of government
  • National government
  • Provincial government (correct)

    • What is one reason for the existence of provincial level government?

  • To concentrate power
  • To prevent conflicts between levels of government
  • To promote involvement and participation of the electorate (correct)
  • To establish uniform legal standards

    • What is one negative side effect of provincial level government?

  • Conflicts and disagreements between levels of government (correct)
  • Enhanced cooperation between levels of government
  • Uniform legal standards
  • Decreased financial burden on the state

    • Which of the following is a valid ground for the removal of a Premier?

    <p>Violation of the Constitution or law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many terms can a Premier serve?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many provinces need to be in favor of a name change for it to be approved?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of a provincial legislature?

    <p>To pass legislation for its province</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which level of government in South Africa can pass a provincial constitution?

    <p>Provincial government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for a provincial constitution to take effect in South Africa?

    <p>Publication in the National Government Gazette</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Schedule 5 of the Constitution provide for?

    <p>A list of functional areas where provincial legislature has exclusive authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In South Africa, can a provincial Bill become a Provincial Act without the assent and sign of the Premier?

    <p>No, the Premier's assent and sign is required</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to legislation made by the national legislature on exclusive provincial functional areas?

    <p>It becomes invalid and unconstitutional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the Constitutional Court declares a provincial Bill to be unconstitutional in South Africa?

    <p>The Bill lapses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who takes full responsibility for legislation in functional areas of exclusive provincial competence?

    <p>The provinces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to legislation that does not prevail in cases of conflict between national and provincial legislation?

    <p>It becomes inoperative for as long as the conflict remains</p> Signup and view all the answers

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