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What is the main purpose of the impeachment process for the President?
What is the main purpose of the impeachment process for the President?
- To ensure the President receives additional benefits post-removal.
- To secure pension benefits for the impeached President.
- To safeguard against the abuse of power by the President. (correct)
- To allow the Cabinet to remain in office.
In the impeachment process, what support is needed in the National Assembly to impeach the President?
In the impeachment process, what support is needed in the National Assembly to impeach the President?
- Approval from the Deputy President.
- No confidence from the Cabinet.
- 2/3 majority. (correct)
- Simple majority.
What are the consequences for an impeached President according to the Constitution?
What are the consequences for an impeached President according to the Constitution?
- They retain full presidential powers.
- They can continue to receive pension benefits.
- They lose pension benefits and cannot serve in public office again. (correct)
- They can run for public office again.
What type of discretion does a President have in a no-confidence situation compared to an impeachment situation?
What type of discretion does a President have in a no-confidence situation compared to an impeachment situation?
What happens to the Cabinet when a President is impeached?
What happens to the Cabinet when a President is impeached?
Which political body removes and elects the President according to the text?
Which political body removes and elects the President according to the text?
What consequence can disobedient NA members face if they are removed from their political party for ill-discipline?
What consequence can disobedient NA members face if they are removed from their political party for ill-discipline?
What role does the President play when acting as the Head of the Executive?
What role does the President play when acting as the Head of the Executive?
Which body can check whether the President's powers are properly exercised in accordance with the Constitution?
Which body can check whether the President's powers are properly exercised in accordance with the Constitution?
In what scenario can the President exercise Head of State powers alone?
In what scenario can the President exercise Head of State powers alone?
What does the distinction between Head of State and Head of Executive ensure?
What does the distinction between Head of State and Head of Executive ensure?
How can a President be removed from office if they face a vote of no confidence?
How can a President be removed from office if they face a vote of no confidence?
What is the primary role of the President as the head of the national executive?
What is the primary role of the President as the head of the national executive?
In the context of the text, what action can the President take if a Bill is referred back to the National Assembly to consider its constitutionality?
In the context of the text, what action can the President take if a Bill is referred back to the National Assembly to consider its constitutionality?
What power does the President have regarding pardons and reprieves?
What power does the President have regarding pardons and reprieves?
Which of the following is NOT a duty of the President as head of the national executive?
Which of the following is NOT a duty of the President as head of the national executive?
What executive power was being challenged in the case of Democratic Alliance v President?
What executive power was being challenged in the case of Democratic Alliance v President?
On what basis was the exercise of executive power being challenged in the case of Corruption Watch II SARFU Albutt?
On what basis was the exercise of executive power being challenged in the case of Corruption Watch II SARFU Albutt?
