Why do we have a Constitution?

Who was responsible for drafting the final constitution for a democratic South Africa?

• The Constitutional Assembly
• The Parliament
• The President
• The Courts

What is the purpose of having a constitution?

• To promote inequality
• To ignore human rights
• To limit the power of the president
• To establish a democratic system of government

How can the South African Constitution be amended?

• By the President's decision
• By the Courts' ruling
• By a two-thirds majority vote in the National Assembly
• By a simple majority vote

When was the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa adopted?

• 1997
• 1996
• 1993
• 1990

Which chapter of the South African Constitution contains the Bill of Rights?

• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 4

Why is it difficult to change the South African Constitution?

• Because the President has the final say
• Because the Courts have the power to veto changes
• Because it requires international approval
• Because a two-thirds majority vote is required in the National Assembly

What does the preamble of the South African Constitution affirm?

• The importance of human rights
• The power of the President
• The supremacy of Parliament
• The role of the Courts

What does the supremacy of the South African Constitution ensure?

• That Parliament has absolute power
• That the President can make any law
• That laws and conduct can be tested against the Constitution
• That the Courts have no authority

What is the significance of the Bill of Rights in the South African Constitution?

• It ignores social justice
• It favors a specific group of people
• It limits the power of the government
• It protects and promotes fundamental human rights

What is the role of the Constitution in protecting human rights and promoting equality in South Africa?

• To uphold human rights and promote equality
• To ignore equality
• To limit human rights
• To favor a specific group of people