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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Rome Statute?

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

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

<p>Subordinate legislation (D)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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. (C)</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If the enabling Act of delegated legislation is repealed, what happens to the subordinate legislation issued under it?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. (C)</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. (A)</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. (C)</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 (A)</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. (B)</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. (C)</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. (A)</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. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The Constitutional Assembly (B)</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. (D)</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. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does NOT constitute subordinate legislation?

<p>Directives issued by the state law advisors (B)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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