The Constitutional Review Committee (CRC), had observed that it has not been aggressive in exploring, interrogating and exercising its functions during the first 12 years of South Africa's constitutional implementation, as Parliament was busy adopting the necessary pieces of legislation, most of which were about major and complex reforms. However, the CRC, in determining its role in this Fourth Parliament, has considered the legacy of its work during the first three Parliaments, as well as the mandate it has received from the Constitution in terms of which it is to review the Constitution annually. In addition, since the new Parliament elected in 2009 has styled itself as an "activist" parliament, the CRC had in its 2009-2014 Strategic Plan located its mandate within the context of an "activist " Parliament that is driven by the ideals of exercising its constitutional powers in a manner that is effective and efficient. It is within this context that it sought to reposition its role so that it could be more effective.