Regulatory Powers of Ministers Quiz
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Who is authorized to issue regulations regarding the use of any vehicle on public roads?

  • Minister of Transport (correct)
  • Minister of Justice
  • Council of a university
  • Rules Board for Courts of Law
  • Which Act empowers the Minister of Higher Education and Training to issue regulations on higher education-related matters?

  • Disaster Management Act
  • Higher Education Act (correct)
  • National Road Traffic Act
  • Rules Board for Courts of Law Act
  • Which entity is authorized to make, amend, or repeal the rules for the Supreme Court of Appeal and other courts?

  • Minister of Transport
  • Rules Board for Courts of Law (correct)
  • Council of a university
  • Minister of Justice
  • Under which Act can a statutory body be empowered to issue regulations for a university?

    <p>Higher Education Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Act authorizes the declaration of a state of disaster by the relevant minister?

    <p>Disaster Management Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who approves the issuance of an institutional statute by a university council based on the Higher Education Act?

    <p>Minister of Higher Education and Training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Rome Statute?

    <p>A multilateral international treaty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Statute of the University of Pretoria?

    <p>Subordinate legislation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the Interpretation Act?

    <p>Applies to the interpretation of all laws and subordinate legislation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context is 'law' not inclusive according to Section 1 of the Interpretation Act?

    <p>Common law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following could be an official notification according to the text?

    <p>Notice in an Official Gazette</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be considered before applying the provisions of the Interpretation Act according to the text?

    <p>Repugnance to language or context of a law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the persons or bodies authorised to issue delegated legislation act outside the scope of their powers?

    <p>The subordinate legislation could be invalidated by a court of law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the enabling Act of delegated legislation is repealed, what happens to the subordinate legislation issued under it?

    <p>It will also cease to exist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can a delegated legislative body amend or repeal an Act of Parliament?

    <p>No, they cannot amend or repeal an Act of Parliament.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to subordinate legislation if the enabling Act is declared unconstitutional by a court?

    <p>The subordinate legislation issued under it will also cease to exist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which provision of the Constitution explicitly states that regulations made in terms of the interim Constitution remain in force despite its repeal?

    <p>Item 24(3) of Schedule 6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significance does the case Hatch v Koopoomal hold in relation to delegated legislation?

    <p>It establishes that repealed Acts lead to cessation of subordinate legislation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Constitution in the Republic of South Africa?

    <p>It incorporates the rights, aspirations, and values of the people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Citation of Constitutional Laws Act 5 of 2005 play?

    <p>It removes the association of any Act number with the Constitution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Constitution relate to other legislation in South Africa?

    <p>It is the supreme law that all other legislation must conform to.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was responsible for drafting the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa?

    <p>The Constitutional Assembly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did the Citation of Constitutional Laws Act have on referring to the Constitution?

    <p>It required references to be construed as referring to the updated Constitution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it emphasized that the Constitution cannot be merely Act 108 of 1996?

    <p>Because it embodies the rights, aspirations, and values of the people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following does NOT constitute subordinate legislation?

    <p>Directives issued by the state law advisors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of legislation, what is the purpose of drafting conventions and rules?

    <p>To provide a framework for statutory interpretation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is understanding the structure of legislation important for students during statutory interpretation?

    <p>To apply the structural components effectively during interpretation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one key aspect that influences statutory interpretation besides the language and structure of legislative text?

    <p>Historical context</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what chapter of the text will the explanation on how different components and structural interrelatedness of legislation are used during interpretation be provided?

    <p>Chapter 6</p> Signup and view all the answers

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