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Article 55 of the Constitution of South Africa

Article
55
Chapter
CHAPTER 4 — PARLIAMENT
Index row title
(1) In exercising its legislative power, the National Assembly may—
Source document
The South Africa Constitution
Provision ID
beef1676-83c8-43a1-ad39-de992b5c3e09

79 words

Verbatim text

(a) consider, pass, amend or reject any legislation before the Assembly; and (b) initiate or prepare legislation, except money Bills. (2) The National Assembly must provide for mechanisms— (a) to ensure that all executive organs of state in the national sphere of government are accountable to it; and (b) to maintain oversight of—Chapter 4: Parliament 30(i) the exercise of national executive authority, including the implementation of legislation; and (ii) any organ of state. Evidence or information before National Assembly

What this means

  • The index files this text under article 55 of the Constitution of South Africa.
  • The index files it under the chapter heading “CHAPTER 4 — PARLIAMENT”.
  • The passage runs to about 79 words.
  • Read plainly, it mentions assembly and association — it protects gathering together or joining a group, union or party (the words used: “Assembly”).

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