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

How many terms can a Premier serve?

<p>2 (C)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a provincial legislature?

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

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

<p>Provincial government (C)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The provinces (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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