How often Constitutionalism, rule of law and constitutional democracy is asked
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avg 22 marks · last Oct 2017
skipped last session — due
Worth 2–15 marks when it appears as a written question, plus 10 multiple-choice items.
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Oct/Nov 2017, Q1.62 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. Identify what constitutionalism entails: option 1) the same thing as the mere fact of having a Constitution; option 2) having a written and supreme Constitution; option 3) essentially having either procedural or substantive limitations on the power of government; option 4) that the government is not limited in terms of the provisions of the Constitution.
Oct/Nov 2017, Q1.102 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. Choose the correct statement about judicial review: option 1) it is undemocratic because judges have the power to strike down the decisions of a democratic legislature and a democratic and representative government; option 2) it is in line with the principles of constitutionalism and democracy; option 3) it means that the court is not empowered to declare unconstitutional any legislation that is not consistent with the constitution; option 4) it infringes on the separation of powers principle.
May/Jun 2017, Q1.12 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. Choose the correct statement regarding what constitutionalism entails: option 1) it is the same thing as merely having a Constitution; option 2) it means having a written and supreme Constitution; option 3) it essentially means having either procedural or substantive limitations on the power of government; option 4) it means that government is not limited in terms of the provisions of the Constitution.
May/Jun 2017, Q1.52 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. Choose the correct statement about judicial review: option 1) it is undemocratic because judges have the power to strike down the decisions of a democratic legislature and a democratic and representative government; option 2) it is in line with the principles of constitutionalism and democracy; option 3) it means that the court is not empowered to declare unconstitutional any legislation that is not consistent with the constitution; option 4) it infringes on the separation of powers principle.
May/Jun 2017, Q4.110 marks
This question, worth 35 marks in total, deals with constitutionalism, the separation of powers and democracy under the South African Constitution of 1996. Explain the difference between the parliamentary system of government and the presidential system of government, and elaborate on which of these systems South Africa follows.
May/Jun 2017, Q4.210 marks
This question, worth 35 marks in total, deals with constitutionalism, the separation of powers and democracy under the South African Constitution of 1996. Give a short discussion of the principle of separation of powers as it relates to how state authority is divided among the branches of government. As part of your answer, also discuss how state authority is distributed among the Legislative, Executive and Judicial branches of government.
May/Jun 2017, Q4.3(a)5 marks
This question, worth 35 marks in total, deals with constitutionalism, the separation of powers and democracy under the South African Constitution of 1996. Section 1 of the 1996 Constitution provides that the Republic of South Africa is a democratic state founded, among other things, on the supremacy of the constitution and on the rule of law. Considering the key concepts a state must embrace in order to become a democracy, give a short discussion of constitutionalism, including the concept of constitutional supremacy.
May/Jun 2017, Q4.3(b)5 marks
This question, worth 35 marks in total, deals with constitutionalism, the separation of powers and democracy under the South African Constitution of 1996. Continuing from the discussion of the concepts a state must adopt to become a democracy under section 1 of the 1996 Constitution, give a short discussion of the rule of law.
May/Jun 2017, Q4.45 marks
This question, worth 35 marks in total, deals with constitutionalism, the separation of powers and democracy under the South African Constitution of 1996. Give your view, with supporting discussion, on whether judicial review can be regarded as undemocratic.
Oct/Nov 2016, Q1.12 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. Choose the correct meaning of constitutionalism from the following options: (1) having a constitution; (2) having a written and supreme constitution; (3) having either procedural or substantive limitations on the power of government; (4) that the government is not limited in terms of the provisions of the constitution.
Oct/Nov 2016, Q1.52 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. Choose the correct statement regarding judicial review from the following: (1) it is undemocratic because judges have the power to strike down the decisions of a democratic legislature and a democratic and representative government; (2) it is in line with the principles of constitutionalism and democracy; (3) it means that the court is not empowered to declare unconstitutional any legislation that is not consistent with the constitution; (4) it infringes the principle of separation of powers.
Oct/Nov 2016, Q3.110 marks
Write an explanation of the different forms of democracy, and describe the various features that are common in most democratic constitutional states.
Oct/Nov 2016, Q3.215 marks
Provide a short discussion of the principle of separation of powers as it relates to how state authority is divided between the branches of government. Your discussion must also cover how state authority is distributed among the Legislative, Executive and Judicial branches of government.
May/Jun 2016, Q4.1(a)5 marks
This question deals with constitutional democracy. Article 1 of the 1996 Constitution proclaims that the Republic of South Africa is a democratic state founded on, among other things, the supremacy of the Constitution and the rule of law. Candidates are asked to briefly discuss the most important constitutional concepts that, in their own opinion, a state must accept in order to become a democracy, and must include in their discussion the following three concepts. Discuss the concept of constitutionalism, including what is meant by constitutional supremacy, as one of the key constitutional concepts a state must accept to become a democracy.
May/Jun 2016, Q4.1(b)5 marks
This question deals with constitutional democracy. Article 1 of the 1996 Constitution proclaims that the Republic of South Africa is a democratic state founded on, among other things, the supremacy of the Constitution and the rule of law. Candidates are asked to briefly discuss the most important constitutional concepts that, in their own opinion, a state must accept in order to become a democracy, and must include in their discussion the following three concepts. Discuss the concept of the rule of law as one of the key constitutional concepts a state must accept to become a democracy.
May/Jun 2016, Q4.1(c)5 marks
This question deals with constitutional democracy. Article 1 of the 1996 Constitution proclaims that the Republic of South Africa is a democratic state founded on, among other things, the supremacy of the Constitution and the rule of law. Candidates are asked to briefly discuss the most important constitutional concepts that, in their own opinion, a state must accept in order to become a democracy, and must include in their discussion the following three concepts. Discuss the principle of cooperative government (rendered in the original as 'Regnng van samewerking') as one of the key constitutional concepts a state must accept to become a democracy.
May/Jun 2016, Q4.25 marks
This question deals with constitutional democracy. Article 1 of the 1996 Constitution proclaims that the Republic of South Africa is a democratic state founded on, among other things, the supremacy of the Constitution and the rule of law. Candidates are asked to briefly discuss the most important constitutional concepts that, in their own opinion, a state must accept in order to become a democracy, and must include in their discussion the following three concepts. Discuss whether, in your opinion, judicial review is undemocratic.
Oct/Nov 2015, Q1.62 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 what constitutionalism entails.
Oct/Nov 2015, Q5.1(a)5 marks
Section 1 of the 1996 Constitution states 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. Using this as your starting point, briefly explain the most important concepts that a state must adopt in order to become a democracy. With reference to Section 1 of the 1996 Constitution, which states that South Africa is a democratic state founded, among other things, on the supremacy of the constitution and the rule of law, briefly discuss the concept of constitutionalism, including the notion of constitutional supremacy, as one of the concepts a state must adopt to become a democracy.
Oct/Nov 2015, Q5.1(b)5 marks
Section 1 of the 1996 Constitution states 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. Using this as your starting point, briefly explain the most important concepts that a state must adopt in order to become a democracy. With reference to Section 1 of the 1996 Constitution, which states that South Africa is a democratic state founded, among other things, on the supremacy of the constitution and the rule of law, briefly discuss the concept of the rule of law as one of the concepts a state must adopt to become a democracy.
Oct/Nov 2015, Q5.1(c)5 marks
Section 1 of the 1996 Constitution states 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. Using this as your starting point, briefly explain the most important concepts that a state must adopt in order to become a democracy. With reference to Section 1 of the 1996 Constitution, which states that South Africa is a democratic state founded, among other things, on the supremacy of the constitution and the rule of law, briefly discuss the concept of cooperative government as one of the concepts a state must adopt to become a democracy.
Oct/Nov 2015, Q5.25 marks
Section 1 of the 1996 Constitution states 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. Using this as your starting point, briefly explain the most important concepts that a state must adopt in order to become a democracy. Discuss, giving your own reasoned view, whether you believe that judicial review is undemocratic or not.
May/Jun 2015, Q1.52 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 which statement correctly describes what constitutionalism entails.
May/Jun 2015, Q2.15 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.
May/Jun 2015, Q2.25 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.
May/Jun 2015, Q2.35 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.
May/Jun 2015, Q2.45 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.
Oct/Nov 2013, Q1.52 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. Choose the statement that correctly explains what constitutionalism entails.
Oct/Nov 2013, Q1.92 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. Choose the correct statement about judicial review.
Oct/Nov 2013, Q3.14 marks
Section 181 of the Constitution makes provision for establishing state institutions, referred to as 'Chapter 9 institutions', whose purpose is to strengthen constitutional democracy in the Republic. Name any two of these Chapter 9 institutions and explain the role that each of the two you have chosen plays.
Oct/Nov 2013, Q3.22 marks
Explain the difference between a law and a policy.
Oct/Nov 2013, Q3.310 marks
Discuss the various forms that democracy can take, and describe the features that are typically shared by most democratic constitutional states.
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