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Constitution
ans:> Founding document establishing state authority and governance.
Democratic Constitution
ans:> Legal framework regulating power and protecting citizens.
Historical Context
ans:> Background influencing constitutional interpretation and
application.
Political Branch of Law
ans:> Constitutional law's close ties to political realities.
Living Document
ans:> Constitution evolves with changing societal conditions.
Open-ended Language
ans:> Constitutional text with vague, general phrases requiring
interpretation.
Judicial Interpretation
ans:> Judges apply and clarify constitutional provisions over time.
Precedent
ans:> Previous court decisions guiding future interpretations.
Extra-legal Values
ans:> Non-legal factors influencing judicial decisions.
, S v Zuma Case
ans:> First Constitutional Court decision addressing vague constitutional
language.
Constitutional Court
ans:> Judicial body interpreting South Africa's Constitution.
Colonialism
ans:> Historical period shaping South Africa's legal landscape.
Apartheid
ans:> System of institutionalized racial segregation in South Africa.
Transition to Democracy
ans:> Shift from authoritarian rule to democratic governance.
1996 Constitution
ans:> Current legal framework establishing South Africa's democracy.
CODESA
ans:> Negotiations leading to South Africa's democratic transition.
MPNF
ans:> Multi-Party Negotiating Forum for constitutional discussions.
Bifurcated State
ans:> Division of government powers in the Union of South Africa.
Transformative Nature
ans:> Constitution aims to address past injustices and inequalities.
Inegalitarian Society
ans:> Society characterized by unequal power and resources.
One-party Dominant Democracy
ans:> Political system where one party holds significant power.
Judicial Legitimacy
ans:> Perception of judges' authority based on constitutional adherence.
Constitutional Design
ans:> Framework and structure of a constitution's provisions.