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Which branch of government is responsible for exercising day-to-day governmental authority in the RSA?
Which branch of government is responsible for exercising day-to-day governmental authority in the RSA?
- Legislature (Parliament)
- Executive (Cabinet) (correct)
- National Executive Authority (NEA)
- Judiciary (Courts of Law)
Who exercises executive authority at the national level in the RSA?
Who exercises executive authority at the national level in the RSA?
- Other public servants or officials (correct)
- The President
- Cabinet
- The Ministers
In which organ of state does the national executive authority finally vest in the RSA?
In which organ of state does the national executive authority finally vest in the RSA?
- The President (correct)
- The Legislature (Parliament)
- The Judiciary (Courts of Law)
- The National Executive Authority (NEA)
According to the Constitution, which common law powers may still exist?
According to the Constitution, which common law powers may still exist?
What does Section 90 of the Constitution deal with?
What does Section 90 of the Constitution deal with?
Who appoints and dismisses members of the Cabinet?
Who appoints and dismisses members of the Cabinet?
What is the main function of the Deputy President?
What is the main function of the Deputy President?
Which section of the Constitution deals with the removal of the President?
Which section of the Constitution deals with the removal of the President?
What is the aim of the removal procedure for the President?
What is the aim of the removal procedure for the President?
How is the remuneration of the SA President determined?
How is the remuneration of the SA President determined?
Can Parliament reduce or increase the salary of the President through a resolution or an ordinary Act of Parliament?
Can Parliament reduce or increase the salary of the President through a resolution or an ordinary Act of Parliament?
Which body of people is responsible for the proper execution of executive authority at the national level?
Which body of people is responsible for the proper execution of executive authority at the national level?
What are the specific functions of the national Cabinet?
What are the specific functions of the national Cabinet?
How are ministers appointed and dismissed?
How are ministers appointed and dismissed?
What are the qualifications required for ministers?
What are the qualifications required for ministers?
What is the meaning of the phrase 'together with' when used in the Constitution?
What is the meaning of the phrase 'together with' when used in the Constitution?
What is the meaning of the phrase 'in consultation with' when used in the Constitution?
What is the meaning of the phrase 'in consultation with' when used in the Constitution?
What is the meaning of the phrase 'on the advice of' when used in the Constitution?
What is the meaning of the phrase 'on the advice of' when used in the Constitution?
Based on the text, does the South African President still have certain common law powers?
Based on the text, does the South African President still have certain common law powers?
Which powers of the President are subject to judicial control?
Which powers of the President are subject to judicial control?
What is the main focus of the President's powers and functions as head of the national executive?
What is the main focus of the President's powers and functions as head of the national executive?
What is the difference between the President's powers as head of the National Executive and as Head of State?
What is the difference between the President's powers as head of the National Executive and as Head of State?
What is the President constitutionally and legally obliged to do when appointing judges?
What is the President constitutionally and legally obliged to do when appointing judges?
What powers do ministers possess?
What powers do ministers possess?
How must ministers exercise their powers and functions?
How must ministers exercise their powers and functions?
How are the powers and functions of ministers in South Africa exercised?
How are the powers and functions of ministers in South Africa exercised?
What must ministers also act in accordance with, in addition to the Constitution and the law?
What must ministers also act in accordance with, in addition to the Constitution and the law?
What is a coalition government?
What is a coalition government?
What are the qualifications for a person to be eligible to be elected as President?
What are the qualifications for a person to be eligible to be elected as President?
What oath/affirmation must the President take before assuming office?
What oath/affirmation must the President take before assuming office?
What is the term of office for the SA President?
What is the term of office for the SA President?
Who are members of the Cabinet accountable to?
Who are members of the Cabinet accountable to?
Who is responsible for the powers and functions of the executive assigned to them by the President?
Who is responsible for the powers and functions of the executive assigned to them by the President?
Who can bring a motion of no confidence in the President according to the Constitution?
Who can bring a motion of no confidence in the President according to the Constitution?
Who decides the manner in which a motion of no confidence in the President is vindicated?
Who decides the manner in which a motion of no confidence in the President is vindicated?
According to the South African Constitution, who exercises executive authority at the national level?
According to the South African Constitution, who exercises executive authority at the national level?
What are the duties of the President as set out in section 83 of the Constitution?
What are the duties of the President as set out in section 83 of the Constitution?
How is the President elected in South Africa according to the Constitution?
How is the President elected in South Africa according to the Constitution?
What happens if no party obtains an outright majority in the election?
What happens if no party obtains an outright majority in the election?
According to the Constitution of South Africa, which level of government is responsible for overseeing the performance of municipalities in exercising their powers?
According to the Constitution of South Africa, which level of government is responsible for overseeing the performance of municipalities in exercising their powers?
What is the purpose of provincial supervision of local government according to the Constitution?
What is the purpose of provincial supervision of local government according to the Constitution?
Can a premier of a province be removed from office on non-political (legislative) grounds according to the Constitution?
Can a premier of a province be removed from office on non-political (legislative) grounds according to the Constitution?
According to the Constitution, do provincial legislatures have residual legislative powers?
According to the Constitution, do provincial legislatures have residual legislative powers?
What are the three parts into which a provincial legislature's legislative power can generally be divided?
What are the three parts into which a provincial legislature's legislative power can generally be divided?
Where can the constitutional requirements regarding the composition and functioning of provincial legislatures be found?
Where can the constitutional requirements regarding the composition and functioning of provincial legislatures be found?
According to the Constitution, how long is the term of a provincial legislature?
According to the Constitution, how long is the term of a provincial legislature?
What is required to alter the boundaries of the provincial governments in South Africa?
What is required to alter the boundaries of the provincial governments in South Africa?
Can a provincial government change its name?
Can a provincial government change its name?
Can the national government unilaterally change the legislative powers of the provinces?
Can the national government unilaterally change the legislative powers of the provinces?
According to the Constitution of South Africa, how can the legislative powers of the provinces be changed?
According to the Constitution of South Africa, how can the legislative powers of the provinces be changed?
What are functional areas of concurrent legislative powers in South Africa?
What are functional areas of concurrent legislative powers in South Africa?
What are exclusive provincial legislative powers in South Africa?
What are exclusive provincial legislative powers in South Africa?
What majority is required for a provincial legislature to pass or amend its Constitution?
What majority is required for a provincial legislature to pass or amend its Constitution?
Which type of taxes may a province NOT impose?
Which type of taxes may a province NOT impose?
From what revenue sources are provincial governments financed?
From what revenue sources are provincial governments financed?
Where is the executive authority of a province vested?
Where is the executive authority of a province vested?
How is provincial executive authority exercised?
How is provincial executive authority exercised?