Which Statement About South Africa's Cabinet Is INCORRECT

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which statement about South Africa's cabinet is INCORRECT?

• A) The president appoints and chairs the cabinet.
• B) Like the president, cabinet ministers are subject to parliamentary oversight in the form of question-time.
• C) Cabinet ministers are members of parliament.
• D) ANC cabinets have thus far been socially representative in terms of both race and gender.
• E) ANC cabinets have thus far included at least one minister from another party.

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