Constitution Flashcards
Birth of democracy
27 April 1994
Why was the Constitution necessary?
Ensure equality for all citizens
What does democracy imply?
All citizens regardless of colour or culture, have the right to vote for the government
What falls under the constitution?
Private citizens and business
What does the constitution form the basis of?
All other laws within the country
Why did the new constitution result in many other laws?
Amend to incorporate the new provisions
What was the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa adopted by?
Constitutional Assembly
When was the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa adopted?
8 May 1966
When was the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa amended?
11 October 1966
Name the three specific areas that affect business
- Human rights
- Inclusivity
- Environmental issues
What is human rights included in?
Preamble, first issue addressed Chapter One of the Constitution
What does the issue of human rights occupy?
35 sections of Chapter 2
What does chapter two contain?
The Bill of Rights
What is the Bill of Rights?
Detailed and specific rights and responsibilities of all citizens of the country
What responsibility does the citizen have with the laws?
Uphold these laws and values
Other rights
Book - page 157
Who was restarted prior to 1994?
Previously Disadvantaged Individuals (PDI)
Why should rights be limited?
Different people’s rights may conflict
What Section of the Constitution down the strict conditions for limitations?
Section 36
What is inclusivity?
The right to have equal opportunities and inclusion of all aspects of life, not discriminated against
What law addresses problems of the past?
Skills Development Act
Skills Development Act aim
Training and opportunities to improve skills and earning capacity
Skills Development Act conerstone
No discrimination in upskilling staff
What are specific applications of inclusivity?
Allow all races, people with disabilities and medical conditions or differences to have same opportunities
