Removal of the President: Checks & Balances Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Wide discretion in a no-confidence situation, narrow discretion in an impeachment situation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the Cabinet when a President is impeached?

    <p>The Cabinet must resign.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which political body removes and elects the President according to the text?

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

    What consequence can disobedient NA members face if they are removed from their political party for ill-discipline?

    <p>Losing their membership in the National Assembly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the President play when acting as the Head of the Executive?

    <p>Exercising executive authority.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body can check whether the President's powers are properly exercised in accordance with the Constitution?

    <p>Constitutional Court.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario can the President exercise Head of State powers alone?

    <p>When assenting to and signing Bills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the distinction between Head of State and Head of Executive ensure?

    <p>Proper exercise of powers in accordance with the Constitution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a President be removed from office if they face a vote of no confidence?

    <p>By losing a vote in the National Assembly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the President as the head of the national executive?

    <p>Implementing national policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Refer the Bill to the Constitutional Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What power does the President have regarding pardons and reprieves?

    <p>Pardoning or reprieving offenders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a duty of the President as head of the national executive?

    <p>Appointing the Chief Justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What executive power was being challenged in the case of Democratic Alliance v President?

    <p>Power to exercise executive authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On what basis was the exercise of executive power being challenged in the case of Corruption Watch II SARFU Albutt?

    <p>Alleged corruption in implementing national policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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