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According to the Constitution, which of the following is NOT true about provincial legislatures?
According to the Constitution, which of the following is NOT true about provincial legislatures?
- Provincial legislatures have the power to adopt provincial laws.
- Provincial legislatures have the power to assign powers to local governments.
- Provincial legislatures have residual legislative powers. (correct)
- Provincial legislatures have the power to adopt a provincial constitution.
What is the main focus of section 104 of the Constitution?
What is the main focus of section 104 of the Constitution?
- The composition and election of provincial legislature.
- The adoption of provincial laws.
- The assignment of powers to local governments.
- The legislative authority of the provinces. (correct)
How are provincial legislatures similar to the national legislature?
How are provincial legislatures similar to the national legislature?
- They have similar composition and functioning. (correct)
- They function in the same way.
- They have the same legislative powers.
- They are composed of the same members.
According to the Constitution of South Africa, what is the role of the national and provincial governments in relation to municipalities?
According to the Constitution of South Africa, what is the role of the national and provincial governments in relation to municipalities?
What is the responsibility of provincial government in relation to local government supervision?
What is the responsibility of provincial government in relation to local government supervision?
What are the grounds for removing a premier of a province from office?
What are the grounds for removing a premier of a province from office?
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 provincial boundaries in South Africa?
What is required to alter the provincial boundaries in South Africa?
Can a provincial government change its name without any approval?
Can a provincial government change its name without any approval?
Can the national government unilaterally change the legislative powers of the provinces?
Can the national government unilaterally change the legislative powers of the provinces?
Which types of taxes may a province not impose?
Which types 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?
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?
Which of the following areas fall under the concurrent legislative powers of both the national and provincial governments?
Which of the following areas fall under the concurrent legislative powers of both the national and provincial governments?
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?
Can a province enact its own Provincial Constitution?
Can a province enact its own Provincial Constitution?
