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.
Most of the captured slaves were executed; a few survived to be sold to markets in the West Indies. In response to the rebellion, the South Carolina legislature passed the Negro Act of 1740 restricting slave assembly, education, and movement. It also enacted a 10-year moratorium against importing African slaves, and established penalties against slaveholders ' harsh treatment of slaves.