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13 marksConstitutional Framework and Concepts

CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2016 · Paper 2 · Question 4(b)

Mr McDonald is appointed as a High Court judge in the family division. Disliking Justice McDonald, the prime minister passes 'The Family Magistrates Act', transferring the family division jurisdiction from the High Court judge to three magistrates.

Advise Justice McDonald on whether he can successfully challenge the constitutionality of The Family Magistrates Act.

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  1. 4(a)(i)Describe THREE features of Parliament.[6 marks]
  2. 4(a)(ii)Describe THREE features of the Executive.[6 marks]

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