23 Questions
According to the text, who is the presiding officer at the Judicial Service Commission's meetings?
The Chief Justice
According to the text, how many practicing attorneys are part of the Judicial Service Commission?
Two
According to the text, who appoints the members of the Judicial Service Commission designated by the President?
The President
According to the text, who exercises the final responsibility over the South African National Prosecuting Authority?
The Minister of Justice
According to Section 174, who can be appointed as judges of the Constitutional Court?
Only South Africans
What must be taken into account when appointing judicial officers, according to Section 174?
Gender and racial representation
Who appoints the Chief Justice and Deputy Chief Justice, and how is it done?
The President appoints after consultation with the JSC and NA
According to Section 174(4) of the Constitution, who appoints the other Constitutional Court judges?
The President of the Republic
In terms of Section 174(5) of the Constitution, how many members of the Constitutional Court must have been judges?
At least four members
According to Section 174(6) of the Constitution, who appoints judges of all other courts?
The President of the Republic
In terms of Section 175(1) of the Constitution, who appoints the acting Deputy Chief Justice or judge of the Constitutional Court?
The President of the Republic
According to the text, how long is the term of office for a Constitutional Court judge?
12 years
According to the text, what happens if a Constitutional Court judge reaches the age of 70 before completing their 12-year term?
They are discharged from active service
According to the text, what is the maximum age at which a Chief Justice can continue to perform active service?
75 years
According to the text, what is the central issue to be determined in this case?
The consistency of section 8(a) of the Act with section 176(1) of the Constitution
According to Section 179 of the Prosecuting Authority, who has the power to institute criminal proceedings?
The National Director of Public Prosecutions
What must be observed in the prosecution process according to the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP)?
Policy directives issued by the Cabinet member responsible for the administration of justice
What is the requirement for prosecutors when deciding whether or not to institute criminal proceedings against an accused?
The availability of admissible evidence
Who exercises final responsibility over the prosecuting authority?
The Cabinet member responsible for the administration of justice
According to section 177(1)(a) of the Constitution, a judge may be removed from office if:
The Judicial Service Commission finds that the judge is guilty of gross misconduct
What is the consequence if the Judicial Service Commission finds that a judge has committed gross misconduct?
The judge is referred to Parliament for impeachment proceedings
What is the required majority vote in the National Assembly for the resolution to remove a judge?
Two-thirds majority
Who is responsible for removing a judge from office upon the adoption of a resolution calling for removal?
The President of the Republic
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