Textual Approach to Statutory Interpretation

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What is the primary focus of the systematic approach to legislative interpretation?

Evaluating the legislation against international law

Understanding the legislative provision in the context of the entire legislative text (correct)

Determining the historical context of the legislation

Clarifying the meaning of individual words

What is the ultimate goal of the teleological interpretation approach?

To determine the historical context of the legislation

To examine similar legislation in foreign courts

To ascertain the aim and purpose of the legislation in relation to constitutional values (correct)

To understand the literal meaning of the words

What is considered in the historical aspect of legislative interpretation?

The prior legislation and circumstances surrounding the legislation's creation (correct)

The international law and its application

The contextual considerations of the legislative text

The constitutionally enshrined values

What is the primary purpose of the comparative aspect of legislative interpretation?

To examine the interpretation of similar legislation by foreign courts Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the context in the systematic approach?

It enables a holistic understanding of the legislative text Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary basis for a value-oriented interpretation in the teleological approach?

The fundamental constitutional values Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern in the Pass and Prosper Case Law 41?

The interaction of three different provisions in different Acts Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups is concerned with citizenship acquired by birth in terms of the 1995 Citizenship Act?

Group 1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the purposive interpretation approach?

To determine the meaning of a provision and then determine if it is in line with the Constitution Signup and view all the answers

Which section of the Constitution states that no citizen may be deprived of citizenship?

Section 20 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main issue with section 2(1)(a) and (b) of the South African Citizenship Act?

It is unconstitutional Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of the Constitutional Challenge in the Pass and Prosper Case Law 41?

The order of constitutional invalidity is not confirmed Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consequence of the rule of statutory interpretation?

A statute may not be extended to meet a case for which provision has clearly and undoubtedly not been made. Signup and view all the answers

According to the textual approach, what is the primary consideration in determining the legislature's intention?

The ordinary, grammatical meaning of the text. Signup and view all the answers

What is a major criticism of the textual approach to statutory interpretation?

It ignores the context and presumptions surrounding the statute. Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying philosophy of the textual approach to statutory interpretation?

Legal positivism. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary limitation of the textual approach to statutory interpretation?

Very few legislative texts are so clear that only one interpretation is possible. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the rule that allows the court to deviate from the literal meaning of the words in certain circumstances?

The golden rule. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of courts when interpreting a provision?

To set aside the provision if it is incapable of a reasonable interpretation Signup and view all the answers

In the Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service case, what was the main issue in the appeal?

The construction of section 4(q) of the Estate Duty Act 45 of 1955 Signup and view all the answers

What is the approach to interpretation emphasized in the Bato Star Fishing case?

A focus on the intention of the legislature, with consideration of transformation Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Constitution in the Republic, according to the Ncobo Judgment?

The Supreme Law of the Republic, above all other laws Signup and view all the answers

What should courts do if a provision is incapable of a reasonable interpretation that is constitutional?

Set aside the provision and render it null and void Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the judgment in the Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service case?

A stricter and more textual approach to interpretation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration in determining objective intention?

The legislative purpose Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of contextual interpretation?

The Mischief Rule Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration in determining the meaning of a word in a statute?

The sense in which the word was used in the statute Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the context in which words are used?

It sheds light on their meaning Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of considering the wider context of a provision?

To consider the wider contextual factors Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step in interpreting a provision?

Applying the meaning of the text and context Signup and view all the answers