Here's the maximum Social Security benefit in 2017. Inflation ticked higher this year, and as a result, the Social Security Administration is increasing Social Security payments by 0.3% in 2017. The slight increase in Social Security income means that the maximum monthly Social Security benefit at full retirement age next year will be $2,687 per month. However, the chance that someone would get that amount depends on their past earnings and when they claim their Social Security benefits.
As such, one of its major functions is to pass new laws, to amend existing laws, and to repeal or abolish (cancel) old laws. This function is guided by the Constitution of South Africa, which governs and applies to all law and conduct within South Africa.
1. This summary provides a brief exposition of the legislative process and should not be regarded as a comprehensive explanation of the relevant process as provided for in sections 73 to 82 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act 108 of 1996), and the relevant Rules of Parliament.. Legislative authority. 2.1 Parliament, as the national legislature, has legislative authority (the power to make laws) in the national sphere of government. Consequently, Parliament has the power to pass new laws, to amend existing laws, and to repeal old laws.