Sec 50s

Question 1

Sec 50

Answer 1

1)The President must dissolve the National Assembly if—
(a) the Assembly has adopted a resolution to dissolve with a supporting vote of a majority of its members; and
(b) three years have passed since the Assembly was elected.
The Acting President must dissolve the National Assembly if—
(a) there is a vacancy in the office of President; and
(b) the Assembly fails to elect a new President within 30 days after the vacancy
occurred.

Question 2

Sec 55(1)

Answer 2

Powers of the NA
(1) In exercising its legislative power, the National Assembly may—
(a) consider, pass, amend or reject any legislation before the Assembly; and
(b) initiate or prepare legislation, except money Bills.

Question 3

Sec 55(2)

Answer 3

(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—
(i)the exercise of national executive authority, including the
implementation of legislation; and
(ii) any organ of state.