Human Rights & the Constitution is one of 9 topics in the Grade 12 Life Orientation CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. What does "constitutional supremacy" mean in South African law?
Any law or conduct inconsistent with the Constitution is invalid
Parliament can pass any law it wants without restriction
Only the President can interpret the Constitution
The Constitution only applies to government departments
Answer: Any law or conduct inconsistent with the Constitution is invalid — Constitutional supremacy means the Constitution is the supreme law of the country: any law, government action, or conduct inconsistent with it is invalid.
Easy
2. In which year was the current South African Constitution adopted?
1996
1910
1961
2000
Answer: 1996 — The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, is the current supreme law, adopted following the negotiated transition to democracy.
Medium
3. What is the highest court in South Africa for matters relating to the interpretation, protection and enforcement of the Constitution?
Answer: Constitutional Court — The Constitutional Court is the highest court on constitutional matters and has the power to strike down any law or government action found to be unconstitutional.
