How often Separation of powers and systems of government is asked
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The questions
Oct/Nov 2017, Q1.72 marks · multiple choice
This is a multiple-choice question requiring you to select the correct answer for each of the following ten items, each worth 2 marks. Select what separation of powers requires: option 1) division of state authority between the legislative, executive and judicial authority (branches); option 2) interaction between national, provincial and local spheres of government; option 3) encourages authoritarian rule and protection of human rights; option 4) that the legislative, executive and local governments have their own powers and functions.
Oct/Nov 2017, Q1.92 marks · multiple choice
This is a multiple-choice question requiring you to select the correct answer for each of the following ten items, each worth 2 marks. Select the form of government that South Africa has: option 1) both features of the Presidential and the Parliamentary system of government; option 2) the head of state and the head of government are two different persons; option 3) the head of government is elected directly by the people; option 4) parliamentary supremacy.
Oct/Nov 2017, Q4.110 marks
This question deals with the constitutional principle of separation of powers, the eligibility of permanently resident foreigners for social grants, and the confidentiality rules governing refugee appeal hearings. Give a brief discussion of the principle of separation of powers as it relates to how state authority is divided between the different branches of government. In your answer you must also explain how state authority is distributed among the Legislature, the Executive and the Judiciary.
Oct/Nov 2017, Q4.210 marks
This question deals with the constitutional principle of separation of powers, the eligibility of permanently resident foreigners for social grants, and the confidentiality rules governing refugee appeal hearings. Mr and Mrs Malapo are unemployed Zimbabwean citizens who hold permanent residence status in South Africa. They fled Zimbabwe during the 1980s because of the outbreak of civil war and sought refuge in South Africa, where they became integrated into the local community in Mpumalanga province. In January 2017, with the help of social workers, they applied for an old-age grant. In February 2017 their applications for the old-age grants were turned down on the ground that they are not South African citizens. With reference to relevant case law, discuss whether the refusal of their old-age grant applications is constitutional.
Oct/Nov 2017, Q4.310 marks
This question deals with the constitutional principle of separation of powers, the eligibility of permanently resident foreigners for social grants, and the confidentiality rules governing refugee appeal hearings. The confidentiality of asylum applications, and of the information they contain, must be protected at all times. Despite this, the Refugee Appeals Authority is permitted, on application and subject to any conditions it considers appropriate, to allow a person or the media to attend or report on its hearing. Discuss what those conditions are.
May/Jun 2017, Q1.22 marks · multiple choice
This is a multiple-choice question on citizenship, public participation and democracy. For each item below, select the one correct answer from the four (or in some cases numbered in brackets) options provided. Select the correct statement about what the separation of powers requires: option 1) division of state authority between the legislative, executive and judicial authority (branches); option 2) interaction between national, provincial and local spheres of government; option 3) that it encourages authoritarian rule and protection of human rights; option 4) that the legislative, executive and local governments have their own powers and functions.
May/Jun 2017, Q1.42 marks · multiple choice
This is a multiple-choice question on citizenship, public participation and democracy. For each item below, select the one correct answer from the four (or in some cases numbered in brackets) options provided. Select the correct description of the form of government South Africa has: option 1) it has both features of the Presidential and the Parliamentary system of government; option 2) the head of state and the head of government are two different persons; option 3) the head of government is elected directly by the people; option 4) parliamentary supremacy.
Oct/Nov 2016, Q1.22 marks · multiple choice
This question consists of ten multiple-choice items, each worth 2 marks, on citizenship, public participation and democracy. Candidates must select the one correct answer for each item and record their answers on the separate mark-reading sheet. Select which statement correctly describes what the separation of powers requires: (1) division of state authority between the legislative, executive and judicial authorities (branches); (2) interaction between national, provincial and local spheres of government; (3) authoritarian rule and protection of human rights; (4) that the legislative, executive and local governments have their own powers and functions.
Oct/Nov 2016, Q1.42 marks · multiple choice
This question consists of ten multiple-choice items, each worth 2 marks, on citizenship, public participation and democracy. Candidates must select the one correct answer for each item and record their answers on the separate mark-reading sheet. Determine which statement correctly describes the form of government that South Africa has, selecting from: (1) it features both the presidential and the parliamentary systems of government; (2) the head of state and the head of government are two different persons; (3) the head of government is elected directly by the people; (4) Parliament is supreme.
May/Jun 2016, Q3.110 marks
This question, taken from the CDP1501 May/June 2016 paper, focuses on the separation of powers and systems of government. (Note: the original paper is printed only in Afrikaans; the text below has been translated from Afrikaans.) Give a brief discussion of the principle of separation of powers as it relates to the division of state authority among the branches of government. In your answer, also discuss how state authority is distributed among the three branches of government, namely the legislative authority, the executive authority and the judicial authority.
May/Jun 2016, Q3.210 marks
This question, taken from the CDP1501 May/June 2016 paper, focuses on the separation of powers and systems of government. (Note: the original paper is printed only in Afrikaans; the text below has been translated from Afrikaans.) Draw a distinction between the presidential system of government and the parliamentary system of government, and then discuss which of these two systems is followed in South Africa.
Oct/Nov 2015, Q1.72 marks · multiple choice
This is a multiple-choice section that must be answered on a separate mark-reading sheet. For each item below, select the one correct answer from the four options provided. Select what the separation of powers principle requires.
Oct/Nov 2015, Q1.92 marks · multiple choice
This is a multiple-choice section that must be answered on a separate mark-reading sheet. For each item below, select the one correct answer from the four options provided. Identify the form of government that South Africa has.
Oct/Nov 2015, Q1.102 marks · multiple choice
This is a multiple-choice section that must be answered on a separate mark-reading sheet. For each item below, select the one correct answer from the four options provided. Choose the correct statement regarding judicial review.
Oct/Nov 2015, Q4.110 marks
Give a brief discussion of the separation of powers doctrine as it relates to how state authority is divided between the different branches of government. In doing so, also explain how state authority is distributed among the Legislative, Executive and Judicial branches of government.
Oct/Nov 2015, Q4.210 marks
Explain the difference between a parliamentary system of government and a presidential system of government, and then expand on which of these two systems is followed in South Africa.
May/Jun 2015, Q1.62 marks · multiple choice
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.
May/Jun 2015, Q1.82 marks · multiple choice
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.
May/Jun 2015, Q1.92 marks · multiple choice
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.
May/Jun 2015, Q1.102 marks · multiple choice
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.
Oct/Nov 2013, Q1.32 marks · multiple choice
This is a multiple-choice section on citizenship, public participation and democracy. Select the one correct answer for each of the following items. Select the statement that correctly describes the form of government that South Africa has.
Oct/Nov 2013, Q1.62 marks · multiple choice
This is a multiple-choice section on citizenship, public participation and democracy. Select the one correct answer for each of the following items. Select the correct statement about separation of powers.
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