CLEAN : South Africa's top court delivers Zuma impeachment blow

CLEAN : South Africa's top court delivers Zuma impeachment blow

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Social Studies, History, Political Science

10th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the construction of constitutional applications and the role of the Assembly in holding the President accountable. It highlights the failure of the Assembly to satisfy the constitutional requirements for accountability, particularly in the case of President Zuma. The National Assembly, led by the speaker, is criticized for attempting to protect President Zuma instead of holding him accountable, exposing a lack of accountability within his political party.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary focus of the Assembly's debate and motion?

To amend section 89

To elect a new speaker

To address constitutional violations

To protect the President from scrutiny

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the transcript, what did the Assembly fail to do?

Elect a new President

Protect the President from public criticism

Hold the President accountable as required by section 89

Pass a new constitutional amendment

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the Assembly's actions regarding the President?

The President was impeached

The President resigned

The President was not held accountable

The President was held accountable

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the National Assembly, led by the speaker, attempt to do?

Collaborate with President Zuma

Amend the Constitution

Impeach President Zuma

Elect a new President

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was exposed about the National Assembly's actions?

Their decision to impeach the President

Their success in holding the President accountable

Their attempt to hide and protect the President

Their collaboration with the opposition