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Which level of government is responsible for enacting, amending, and repealing rules of law?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is a valid ground for the removal of a Premier?
How many terms can a Premier serve?
How many terms can a Premier serve?
How many provinces need to be in favor of a name change for it to be approved?
How many provinces need to be in favor of a name change for it to be approved?
What is the main function of a provincial legislature?
What is the main function of a provincial legislature?
Which level of government in South Africa can pass a provincial constitution?
Which level of government in South Africa can pass a provincial constitution?
What is the requirement for a provincial constitution to take effect in South Africa?
What is the requirement for a provincial constitution to take effect in South Africa?
What does Schedule 5 of the Constitution provide for?
What does Schedule 5 of the Constitution provide for?
In South Africa, can a provincial Bill become a Provincial Act without the assent and sign of the Premier?
In South Africa, can a provincial Bill become a Provincial Act without the assent and sign of the Premier?
What happens to legislation made by the national legislature on exclusive provincial functional areas?
What happens to legislation made by the national legislature on exclusive provincial functional areas?
What happens if the Constitutional Court declares a provincial Bill to be unconstitutional in South Africa?
What happens if the Constitutional Court declares a provincial Bill to be unconstitutional in South Africa?
Who takes full responsibility for legislation in functional areas of exclusive provincial competence?
Who takes full responsibility for legislation in functional areas of exclusive provincial competence?
What happens to legislation that does not prevail in cases of conflict between national and provincial legislation?
What happens to legislation that does not prevail in cases of conflict between national and provincial legislation?
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Provincial government responsibility?
Provincial government responsibility?
Enacting, amending, and repealing rules of law.
Purpose of provincial government?
Purpose of provincial government?
To promote involvement and participation of the electorate.
Negative side effect?
Negative side effect?
Conflicts and disagreements between levels of government.
Grounds for Premier removal?
Grounds for Premier removal?
Violation of the Constitution or law.
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Premier term limit?
Premier term limit?
2
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Provinces for name change?
Provinces for name change?
6
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Main function of a provincial legislature?
Main function of a provincial legislature?
To pass legislation for its province.
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Who passes a provincial constitution?
Who passes a provincial constitution?
Provincial government.
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Requirement for provincial constitution to take effect?
Requirement for provincial constitution to take effect?
Publication in the National Government Gazette.
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What is Schedule 5?
What is Schedule 5?
A list of functional areas where provincial legislature has exclusive authority.
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Does a provincial Bill become an Act without the Premier's signature?
Does a provincial Bill become an Act without the Premier's signature?
No, the Premier's assent and sign is required.
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National legislation in provincial areas?
National legislation in provincial areas?
It becomes invalid and unconstitutional.
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Unconstitutional provincial Bill?
Unconstitutional provincial Bill?
The Bill lapses.
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Who is responsible for their legislation?
Who is responsible for their legislation?
The provinces.
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Conflicting legislation outcome?
Conflicting legislation outcome?
It becomes inoperative for as long as the conflict remains.
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