18 Questions
Which document in South Africa contains directives and requirements for the quality of legal rules?
The Bill of Rights
What does the preamble of the South African Constitution contain?
All of the above
What is considered discriminative in the South African preamble?
Reference to religion
Which section of the Constitution protects South African citizenship?
Section 3
When were the national anthems 'Die Stem' and 'Nkosi Sikelele iAfrica' merged into one?
Post-1994
Who designed the South African national flag?
Mr. Fred Brownell
What is the role of the Great Seal in South Africa?
It represents the highest emblem of state
Which organ(s) of state does the Act apply to?
All of the above
What must be given to the relevant organ of state before legal proceedings?
Written notice of intent
What are the three aspects of the Constitution that stand out?
Republic is one state, State is sovereign, State is a democratic institution
What does Section 2 of the Constitution state?
The Constitution is the supreme law of the state.
Who has the duty to regulate the use of official languages by promulgating a National Language Act?
The executive branch
Based on the text, what is the role of the Pan SA Language Board?
To prevent exploitation of any language
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?
It was not in conflict with constitutional principles
What is the main objective of the preamble of the South African Constitution?
To establish a society based on democratic values, social justice, and fundamental rights
What role does the preamble play in the interpretation and application of the South African Constitution?
It is an important source of interpretation
Why is the state regarded as a juristic person?
Because it is bound by the law like other natural/juristic persons
What does the Organs of State Act regulate?
Prescription and harmonizing periods of prescription of debts
Test your knowledge on the South African Transition Act and the right to access the court. Learn about the importance of the Bill of Rights and the limitations outlined in Section 36 of the Constitution. Explore how the Act applies to different types of debt and the definition of an organ of state. Challenge yourself with questions on legal proceedings and writs.
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