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What is the term used to describe the specialized language used by lawyers in legal documents that are hard for laypersons to understand?
What is the term used to describe the specialized language used by lawyers in legal documents that are hard for laypersons to understand?
- Constitutionality
- Legalese (correct)
- Judicial supremacy
- Common law
Which source of law includes rules and principles used to construct the correct meaning of legislative provisions?
Which source of law includes rules and principles used to construct the correct meaning of legislative provisions?
- Case law
- Legalese
- Common law
- Legislation (correct)
What term is used to describe a law enacted by the legislative bodies with the authority to do so?
What term is used to describe a law enacted by the legislative bodies with the authority to do so?
- Statute (correct)
- Constitutionality
- Uncodified law
- Foreign law
Which principle involves making legal documents accessible for individuals who are not legal professionals?
Which principle involves making legal documents accessible for individuals who are not legal professionals?
Which term refers to the fundamental law of a country which outlines the organization of the government and sets limits on governmental power?
Which term refers to the fundamental law of a country which outlines the organization of the government and sets limits on governmental power?
In legal terms, what is used to describe the principle that past court decisions are authoritative for future cases?
In legal terms, what is used to describe the principle that past court decisions are authoritative for future cases?
What type of legislation can Parliament repeal or amend?
What type of legislation can Parliament repeal or amend?
Which of the following is NOT considered as legislation?
Which of the following is NOT considered as legislation?
Who has the power to amend or repeal an Act of Parliament?
Who has the power to amend or repeal an Act of Parliament?
What type of law is NOT enacted by authorized lawmakers?
What type of law is NOT enacted by authorized lawmakers?
What is included in the law of general application?
What is included in the law of general application?
Who has the power to repeal or amend subordinate legislation according to the information provided?
Who has the power to repeal or amend subordinate legislation according to the information provided?
Which one of the following is the highest level of legislation in South Africa?
Which one of the following is the highest level of legislation in South Africa?
What term is used to describe legislation enacted by a person or body under the authority granted by primary legislation?
What term is used to describe legislation enacted by a person or body under the authority granted by primary legislation?
If an enabling Act is declared unconstitutional, what happens to the subordinate legislation issued under that Act?
If an enabling Act is declared unconstitutional, what happens to the subordinate legislation issued under that Act?
Which principle states that subordinate legislation cannot conflict with its enabling primary legislation?
Which principle states that subordinate legislation cannot conflict with its enabling primary legislation?
What happens to subordinate legislation when a new subordinate legislator comes into power?
What happens to subordinate legislation when a new subordinate legislator comes into power?
According to the principles, who can repeal or amend their own legislation?
According to the principles, who can repeal or amend their own legislation?
Which of the following statements about legislation is correct?
Which of the following statements about legislation is correct?
What is the status of legislation before 1806 (e.g., Placaats) in South Africa?
What is the status of legislation before 1806 (e.g., Placaats) in South Africa?
How can old-order legislation (1806-1994) be repealed or amended?
How can old-order legislation (1806-1994) be repealed or amended?
What is the status of provincial ordinances and legislation of the former TBVC states?
What is the status of provincial ordinances and legislation of the former TBVC states?
What is the hierarchical position of the Constitution in South African legislation?
What is the hierarchical position of the Constitution in South African legislation?
What is the definition of original/primary legislation according to the text?
What is the definition of original/primary legislation according to the text?
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