Question 1

Write an essay in which you evaluate the extent to which the South African criminal justice system has embraced the rule of law.

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Question 2

In South Africa the most common sanction imposed by courts is:

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A)  fine 
B)  indeterminate sentence 
C)  probation 
D)  determinate sentence

Question 3

In South Africa, Roman-Dutch law influences:

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A)  jury trials 
B)  laws of procedure 
C)  laws of delict 
D)  none of these

Question 4

Throughout the apartheid era, all police officers were white

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In South Africa magistrates are appointed by:

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A)  the minister of justice and constitutional development 
B)  the president of South Africa 
C)  the chief justice of the Constitutional Court 
D)  Judicial Service Commission

Question 6

The Afrikaner nationalist identity was associated with:

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A)  the Calvinist theology of the Dutch Reform Church 
B)  the right of conquest to the land in South Africa 
C)  that they were God's chosen people 
D)  all of these

Question 7

Identify and explain the significance of these items in one or two paragraphs.
-National Assembly

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Question 8

Write an essay on the South African correctional system that explains the sanctioning philosophy, describes the organization and administration of the correctional system, and explores the noninstitutional sanctions available.

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Question 9

Through judicial review the Constitutional Court of South Africa has a role to play in defining new crimes

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Only white police were employed to enforce apartheid laws

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Identify and explain the significance of these items in one or two paragraphs.
-National Party

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Question 12

Identify and explain the significance of these items in one or two paragraphs.
-Law Reform Commission

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Question 13

In South Africa the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is not responsible for:

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A)  promoting values associated with democracy 
B)  enhancing the effectiveness of courts 
C)  amending the constitution 
D)  improving the accessibility of legal services to citizens

Question 14

Identify and explain the significance of these items in one or two paragraphs.
-African National Congress

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Question 15

South Africa's Bill of Rights is binding on:

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A)  executive branch of government 
B)  legislative branch of government 
C)  judicial branch of government 
D)  all of these

Question 16

The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa has a specific section devoted to the rights of juveniles

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The superior courts of South Africa do not include:

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A)  The Supreme Court of Appeal 
B)  High Courts 
C)  Magistrates' courts 
D)  Special Income Tax Courts

Question 18

Lesotho is one of the provinces of South Africa

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Identify and explain the significance of these items in one or two paragraphs.
-advocates

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Question 20

Identify and explain the significance of these items in one or two paragraphs.
-Judicial Service Commission

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Exam 4: South Africa

Write an essay in which you evaluate the extent to which the South African criminal justice system has embraced the rule of law.

In South Africa the most common sanction imposed by courts is:

In South Africa, Roman-Dutch law influences:

Throughout the apartheid era, all police officers were white

In South Africa magistrates are appointed by:

The Afrikaner nationalist identity was associated with:

Identify and explain the significance of these items in one or two paragraphs. -National Assembly

Write an essay on the South African correctional system that explains the sanctioning philosophy, describes the organization and administration of the correctional system, and explores the noninstitutional sanctions available.

Through judicial review the Constitutional Court of South Africa has a role to play in defining new crimes

Only white police were employed to enforce apartheid laws

Identify and explain the significance of these items in one or two paragraphs. -National Party

Identify and explain the significance of these items in one or two paragraphs. -Law Reform Commission

In South Africa the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is not responsible for:

Identify and explain the significance of these items in one or two paragraphs. -African National Congress

South Africa's Bill of Rights is binding on:

The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa has a specific section devoted to the rights of juveniles

The superior courts of South Africa do not include:

Lesotho is one of the provinces of South Africa

Identify and explain the significance of these items in one or two paragraphs. -advocates

Identify and explain the significance of these items in one or two paragraphs. -Judicial Service Commission