The Constitution and You: Understanding the Rule of Law

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What is the principle that ensures the law applies to everyone equally?

Parliamentary Sovereignty

Supremacy of the Constitution

Constitutionalism

Rule of Law (correct)

What was the position of parliament in the past before the adoption of the 1993 interim Constitution and the 1996 final Constitution?

Supreme or sovereign (correct)

Subordinate to the courts

Equal to the courts

Subject to the Constitution

What is the term used to describe the concept of a country being ruled according to the Constitution?

Rule of Law

Constitutionalism (correct)

Supremacy of the Constitution

Parliamentary Sovereignty

Which institution has the authority to challenge legislation in terms of the Constitution?

The courts Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome if a law is found to be inconsistent with the Constitution?

The law is changed or removed by parliament Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of the Constitution in the country?

It is a supreme law Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary location of the Bill of Rights in the South African Constitution?

Chapter 2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main aim of the South African Constitution?

To address the social and economic injustices of the past Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept that describes the South African Constitution's approach to addressing past injustices?

Transformative constitutionalism Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the fundamental rights protected by the South African Constitution?

Right to freedom of religion Signup and view all the answers

What is the year in which the transformative Constitution was established in South Africa?

1996 Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Constitutional Court in relation to the constitutionality of legislation?

To confirm the decision of the High Court or the Supreme Court of Appeal Signup and view all the answers

Which institution has the power to change or remove legislation that is found to be unconstitutional?

Parliament Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the state institutions established in Chapter 9 of the 1996 Constitution?

To protect the people from abuse of state power and ensure the government works properly Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following institutions is NOT mentioned in Chapter 9 of the 1996 Constitution?

The Supreme Court Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the Constitutional Court and the other branches of government?

The Constitutional Court is part of the judicial branch Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the appeal process in the judicial system?

To provide an opportunity for a higher court to review the decision of a lower court Signup and view all the answers

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