CPD1501 May/Jun 2015 exam paper — questions

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  1. Question 1.1 · South African citizenship: acquisition, naturalisation and loss · 2 marks

    This question consists of ten multiple-choice items on South African citizenship, constitutional law and democracy. Candidates must choose the single correct answer for each item and record their responses on the separate mark-reading sheet provided. Select the correct statement: citizenship by birth is acquired by anyone who satisfies which of the following conditions?Show the full question

  2. Question 1.2 · South African citizenship: acquisition, naturalisation and loss · 2 marks

    This question consists of ten multiple-choice items on South African citizenship, constitutional law and democracy. Candidates must choose the single correct answer for each item and record their responses on the separate mark-reading sheet provided. Identify which of the following is a method of losing South African citizenship in terms of the Citizenship Act 88 of 1995.Show the full question

  3. Question 1.3 · Immigration, refugees and the rights of non-citizens · 2 marks

    This question consists of ten multiple-choice items on South African citizenship, constitutional law and democracy. Candidates must choose the single correct answer for each item and record their responses on the separate mark-reading sheet provided. Non-citizens are not entitled to which of the following rights?Show the full question

  4. Question 1.4 · Electoral systems and public participation · 2 marks

    This question consists of ten multiple-choice items on South African citizenship, constitutional law and democracy. Candidates must choose the single correct answer for each item and record their responses on the separate mark-reading sheet provided. Indicate in which case the question of whether South African citizens living in other countries are entitled to vote was addressed.Show the full question

  5. Question 1.5 · Constitutionalism, rule of law and constitutional democracy · 2 marks

    This question consists of ten multiple-choice items on South African citizenship, constitutional law and democracy. Candidates must choose the single correct answer for each item and record their responses on the separate mark-reading sheet provided. Select which statement correctly describes what constitutionalism entails.Show the full question

  6. Question 1.6 · Separation of powers and systems of government · 2 marks

    This question consists of ten multiple-choice items on South African citizenship, constitutional law and democracy. Candidates must choose the single correct answer for each item and record their responses on the separate mark-reading sheet provided. Choose the correct description of what the separation of powers requires.Show the full question

  7. Question 1.7 · Immigration, refugees and the rights of non-citizens · 2 marks

    This question consists of ten multiple-choice items on South African citizenship, constitutional law and democracy. Candidates must choose the single correct answer for each item and record their responses on the separate mark-reading sheet provided. Identify which of the following is a method of losing refugee status in terms of the Refugees Act 130 of 1998.Show the full question

  8. Question 1.8 · Separation of powers and systems of government · 2 marks

    This question consists of ten multiple-choice items on South African citizenship, constitutional law and democracy. Candidates must choose the single correct answer for each item and record their responses on the separate mark-reading sheet provided. Select the statement that correctly describes South Africa's form of government.Show the full question

  9. Question 1.9 · Separation of powers and systems of government · 2 marks

    This question consists of ten multiple-choice items on South African citizenship, constitutional law and democracy. Candidates must choose the single correct answer for each item and record their responses on the separate mark-reading sheet provided. Choose the statement that correctly characterises judicial review.Show the full question

  10. Question 1.10 · Separation of powers and systems of government · 2 marks

    This question consists of ten multiple-choice items on South African citizenship, constitutional law and democracy. Candidates must choose the single correct answer for each item and record their responses on the separate mark-reading sheet provided. Determine what power the national legislative authority, as vested in Parliament, confers on the National Assembly.Show the full question

  11. Question 2.1 · Constitutionalism, rule of law and constitutional democracy · 5 marks

    Section 1 of the 1996 Constitution declares that the Republic of South Africa is a democratic state founded, among other things, on the supremacy of the Constitution and the rule of law. Candidates must briefly discuss the most important concepts that the state must adhere to in order to become a democracy, addressing each of the concepts listed below. Discuss the concept of constitutionalism, including constitutional supremacy, as one of the important concepts the state must adhere to in order to become a democracy.Show the full question

  12. Question 2.2 · Constitutionalism, rule of law and constitutional democracy · 5 marks

    Section 1 of the 1996 Constitution declares that the Republic of South Africa is a democratic state founded, among other things, on the supremacy of the Constitution and the rule of law. Candidates must briefly discuss the most important concepts that the state must adhere to in order to become a democracy, addressing each of the concepts listed below. Discuss the concept of the rule of law as one of the important concepts the state must adhere to in order to become a democracy.Show the full question

  13. Question 2.3 · Constitutionalism, rule of law and constitutional democracy · 5 marks

    Section 1 of the 1996 Constitution declares that the Republic of South Africa is a democratic state founded, among other things, on the supremacy of the Constitution and the rule of law. Candidates must briefly discuss the most important concepts that the state must adhere to in order to become a democracy, addressing each of the concepts listed below. Discuss the concept of cooperative government as one of the important concepts the state must adhere to in order to become a democracy.Show the full question

  14. Question 2.4 · Constitutionalism, rule of law and constitutional democracy · 5 marks

    Section 1 of the 1996 Constitution declares that the Republic of South Africa is a democratic state founded, among other things, on the supremacy of the Constitution and the rule of law. Candidates must briefly discuss the most important concepts that the state must adhere to in order to become a democracy, addressing each of the concepts listed below. Discuss whether you believe that judicial review is undemocratic.Show the full question

  15. Question 3.1 · Chapter 9 institutions · 5 marks

    Section 181 of the 1996 Constitution makes provision for the creation of state institutions intended to strengthen constitutional democracy in the Republic, which are referred to as 'Chapter 9 institutions'. Name any two of these Chapter 9 institutions and explain the role that each of the two you have chosen fulfils.Show the full question

  16. Question 3.2 · Chapter 9 institutions · 5 marks

    Explain the difference between a law, a policy and a regulation.Show the full question

  17. Question 3.3 · Chapter 9 institutions · 5 marks

    Discuss the different forms that democracy can take, along with the various features that most democratic constitutional states have in common.Show the full question

  18. Question 4.1 · South African citizenship: acquisition, naturalisation and loss · 10 marks

    This question concerns South African citizenship and immigration law. Provide a discussion of the legislative history of South African citizenship.Show the full question

  19. Question 4.2 · South African citizenship: acquisition, naturalisation and loss · 10 marks

    This question concerns South African citizenship and immigration law. Mr and Mrs Malapo are unemployed Zimbabwean citizens who have obtained permanent residence status in South Africa. They fled Zimbabwe during the 1980s due to the outbreak of civil war and sought refuge in South Africa. In January 2012, with the help of social workers, they integrated into the local community in Mpumalanga Province. In February 2012 they applied for an old-age grant, but their application was refused on the basis that they are not South African citizens. With reference to relevant case law, discuss whether the refusal to grant Mr and Mrs Malapo old-age grants is constitutional.Show the full question

  20. Question 4.3 · South African citizenship: acquisition, naturalisation and loss · 10 marks

    This question concerns South African citizenship and immigration law. Discuss the law that regulates the admission of immigrants into South Africa as well as the law governing the departure of migrants from South Africa.Show the full question

  21. Question 5.1 · Electoral systems and public participation · 5 marks

    Discuss the system of proportional representation and explain what this system means for the South African electoral system.Show the full question

  22. Question 5.2 · Electoral systems and public participation · 5 marks

    In your own words, explain what you understand public participation in a democracy to mean. In your answer, you should refer to both representative democracy and participatory democracy.Show the full question

  23. Question 5.3 · Electoral systems and public participation · 5 marks

    Discuss the process through which a policy becomes law. In your answer, you should discuss the four (4) stages of this process in detail.Show the full question

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