The South African Transition Act and Access to Court Quiz
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Which document in South Africa contains directives and requirements for the quality of legal rules?

  • An ordinary statute
  • The Preamble to the South African Constitution
  • The founding provisions
  • The Bill of Rights (correct)

    • What does the preamble of the South African Constitution contain?

  • Summary of the purposes of the Constitution
  • Background history to the Constitution
  • Circumstances under which the Constitution was adopted
  • All of the above (correct)

    • What is considered discriminative in the South African preamble?

  • Reference to history
  • Reference to religion (correct)
  • Reference to social views
  • Reference to politics

    • Which section of the Constitution protects South African citizenship?

    <p>Section 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When were the national anthems 'Die Stem' and 'Nkosi Sikelele iAfrica' merged into one?

    <p>Post-1994</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who designed the South African national flag?

    <p>Mr. Fred Brownell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Great Seal in South Africa?

    <p>It represents the highest emblem of state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ(s) of state does the Act apply to?

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

    What must be given to the relevant organ of state before legal proceedings?

    <p>Written notice of intent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three aspects of the Constitution that stand out?

    <p>Republic is one state, State is sovereign, State is a democratic institution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Section 2 of the Constitution state?

    <p>The Constitution is the supreme law of the state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the duty to regulate the use of official languages by promulgating a National Language Act?

    <p>The executive branch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, what is the role of the Pan SA Language Board?

    <p>To prevent exploitation of any language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the conclusion of the First Certification Judgment regarding the inclusion of languages spoken by South Africans of Indian descent in the list of official languages?

    <p>It was not in conflict with constitutional principles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of the preamble of the South African Constitution?

    <p>To establish a society based on democratic values, social justice, and fundamental rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the preamble play in the interpretation and application of the South African Constitution?

    <p>It is an important source of interpretation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the state regarded as a juristic person?

    <p>Because it is bound by the law like other natural/juristic persons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Organs of State Act regulate?

    <p>Prescription and harmonizing periods of prescription of debts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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