The Commission for Cultural
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According to Section 181 (1) of the Constitution, state institutions supporting democracy

  • must report their activities to parliament once a year
  • should ensure independence of other state organs through legislation
  • are accountable to the National Assembly
  • are subject to the Constitution (correct)

    • According to Section 181 (2) of the Constitution, state institutions supporting democracy

  • should ensure independence of other state organs through legislation
  • must report their activities to parliament once a year
  • have no restrictions on their functioning (correct)
  • are accountable to the National Assembly

    • According to Section 181 (3) of the Constitution, other state organs

  • should ensure independence of state institutions supporting democracy through legislation (correct)
  • have no restrictions on their functioning
  • must report their activities to parliament once a year
  • are accountable to the National Assembly

    • What must the committee include in its report?

    <p>Findings, recommendations, and reasons for the recommendations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process for removing an office-bearer?

    <p>The National Assembly votes for removal, then the President removes the office-bearer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the power to remove an office-bearer?

    <p>The President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who opened a case with the SAPS after receiving a complaint about voters not on the relevant segment of the voters’ roll?

    <p>The Electoral Commission's representative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section of the Constitution regulates broadcasting in the public interest and ensures fairness and diversity of views in South African society?

    <p>Section 192</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Section 193 of the Constitution, what requirements must be met by individuals appointed as members of any commission?

    <p>They must be South African citizens and comply with any other requirements prescribed by national legislation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum supporting vote required for the removal of the Public Protector or the Auditor General from office?

    <p>Two thirds of the members of the Assembly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the objectives of the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities?

    <p>To promote respect for the rights of cultural, religious, and linguistic communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the additional powers and functions of the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities?

    <p>To report any matter falling within its powers and functions to the South African Human Rights Commission for investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition requirement for the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities?

    <p>The commission must be broadly representative of the South African gender composition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the duties of the Independent Electoral Commission?

    <p>To ensure free and fair elections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which institution is responsible for investigating alleged improper conduct in public administration?

    <p>Public Protector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term of the Public Protector?

    <p>7 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which institution has the power to investigate and report on the observance of human rights?

    <p>South African Human Rights Commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Public Protector's report on the state upgrade of Nkandla find?

    <p>Improper conduct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for the committee's report?

    <p>Findings, recommendations, and reasons for the recommendations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the committee recommends the removal of an office-bearer, who must remove them?

    <p>The President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the voting requirement for the removal of an office-bearer?

    <p>Two-thirds majority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Section 181 (4) of the Constitution, what is prohibited?

    <p>Interfering with the functioning of the chapter 9 institutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Section 181 (5) of the Constitution, who are the chapter 9 institutions accountable to?

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

    What is the purpose of the state institutions established under Section 181 of the Constitution?

    <p>To strengthen constitutional democracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Section 182 (1)(a) of the Constitution, the Public Protector has the power to

    <p>Investigate maladministration within the state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the functions of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) according to Section 184 (1) of the Constitution?

    <p>Promote the protection of human rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Section 183 of the Constitution, what is the tenure of the Public Protector?

    <p>Non-renewable period of seven years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the power to investigate and report on the observance of human rights according to the Constitution?

    <p>The South African Human Rights Commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which institution is responsible for regulating broadcasting in the public interest and ensuring fairness and diversity of views in South African society?

    <p>The Independent Broadcasting Authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition requirement for the appointment of the Public Protector, the Auditor General, and members of the South African Human Rights Commission, the Commission for Gender Equality, and the Electoral Commission?

    <p>They must reflect race and gender composition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum supporting vote required for the removal of a member of a Commission from office?

    <p>A majority of the members of the Assembly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process for removing the heads and commissioners of the various Chapter 9 institutions on the grounds of misconduct, incapacity or incompetence?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Section 185 (1) of the Constitution, what is one of the objects of the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities?

    <p>To promote respect for the rights of cultural, religious, and linguistic communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Section 186 (2) of the Constitution, what is one of the requirements for the composition of the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities?

    <p>The commission must be broadly representative of diverse South African cultural and religious groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Section 187 (2) of the Constitution, what is one of the powers and functions of the Commission for Gender Equality?

    <p>To monitor, investigate, research, lobby, and advise on issues concerning gender inequality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Section 188 (1) of the Constitution, what is one of the entities that the Office of the Auditor-General is required to report on?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Section 181 (1) of the Constitution, what does it provide for?

    <p>A list of the state institutions supporting democracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Section 181 (2) of the Constitution, what is the status of state institutions supporting democracy?

    <p>They are subject to the Constitution only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Section 181 (4) of the Constitution, what is prohibited?

    <p>Interference with the functioning of chapter 9 institutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which institution is responsible for promoting respect for human rights and a human rights culture?

    <p>South African Human Rights Commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term of the Public Protector?

    <p>7 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the powers and functions of the Commission for Gender Equality?

    <p>Securing appropriate redress where human rights have been violated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state institution supports democracy and has the power to investigate any alleged improper conduct in public administration?

    <p>Public Protector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the committee produce in its report?

    <p>Findings, recommendations, and reasons for the recommendations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the required vote for the removal of an office-bearer recommended by the committee?

    <p>Two-thirds of the members of the National Assembly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for removing an office-bearer recommended for removal by the committee?

    <p>The President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Section 185 (4) of the Constitution, the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities has the power to

    <p>Recommend the closure of illegal initiation schools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Section 187 (1) of the Constitution, the Commission for Gender Equality must

    <p>Promote gender equality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Section 188 (3) of the Constitution, the Auditor-General must submit audit reports to

    <p>Any legislature with a direct interest in the audit and any other authority prescribed by national legislation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Section 190 (1) of the Constitution, the Independent Electoral Commission's duties include

    <p>Managing elections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Section 194 of the Constitution, what is one of the grounds for the removal of the heads and commissioners of the Chapter 9 institutions?

    <p>Incompetence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the power to suspend a person from office during the removal process?

    <p>The President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in the removal process for the heads and commissioners of the Chapter 9 institutions?

    <p>Filing a notice to remove with the Speaker of the National Assembly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum supporting vote required for the removal of a member of a Commission from office?

    <p>A majority of the members of the Assembly</p> Signup and view all the answers

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