Public Protector's Remedial Powers Quiz
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What remedial powers does the Public Protector have according to the text?

  • Deciding on impeachment of the President
  • Appointing the Deputy President
  • Instructing the President to perform Head of State functions (correct)
  • Appointing the leader of government business in the National Assembly

    • In what situation did the Public Protector order the Chief Justice to appoint the person to chair state capture?

  • When the President was implicated in State Capture (correct)
  • When the Chief Justice was implicated in State Capture
  • When the Deputy President was implicated in State Capture
  • When the NDPP was conflicted

    • Who must act as President according to section 90 of the Constitution when the President is unable to fulfil the duties of office?

  • The Deputy President (correct)
  • The Minister of Justice
  • The National Director of Public Prosecutions
  • The Chief Justice

    • Why was the President unable to appoint a new National Director of Public Prosecutions according to the text?

    <p>Due to a conflict of interest as he faced corruption charges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which official has the sole power to appoint or dismiss Deputy Presidents, Ministers, or Deputy Ministers according to the text?

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

    What did the Court rely on when determining that Zuma was clearly in a conflict of interest and unable to act?

    <p>'Zuma's Own Confession'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the President's responsibility according to the text?

    <p>To defend, protect, and uphold the Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section of the Constitution specifies the President's breach of mandate in relation to the Public Protector's remedial action?

    <p>Section 83</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a role of Parliament as highlighted in the text?

    <p>Holding the President accountable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could happen if there is an over-reliance on section 83 as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Marginalization of other courts invoking Constitutional Court jurisdiction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized in sections 181 and 182 regarding the Public Protector's role?

    <p>Acting independently and impartially</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the Court declare that both the President and National Assembly acted in breach of their mandates?

    <p>For failing to hold the President accountable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the powers of the Public Protector?

    <p>They are subject to judicial review.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Court, what does disregarding a decision grounded in the Constitution without recourse to a Court of law amount to?

    <p>Self-help.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of remedial action, what did the Court confirm the President failed to do?

    <p>Uphold, defend, and respect the Constitution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the Court consider it judicial overreach for the judiciary to prescribe to the National Assembly (NA) how to hold the Executive accountable?

    <p>The process of holding the Executive accountable is within the NA's domain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the NA establishing the correctness of the Public Protector's report before holding the Executive accountable?

    <p>To ensure transparency and fairness in decision-making.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Court say about ignoring remedial action from the Public Protector's office?

    <p>&quot;It must not be ignored without recourse to a Court of law.&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

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