Constitution Flashcards

1
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Birth of democracy

A

27 April 1994

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2
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Why was the Constitution necessary?

A

Ensure equality for all citizens

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3
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What does democracy imply?

A

All citizens regardless of colour or culture, have the right to vote for the government

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4
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What falls under the constitution?

A

Private citizens and business

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5
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What does the constitution form the basis of?

A

All other laws within the country

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6
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Why did the new constitution result in many other laws?

A

Amend to incorporate the new provisions

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7
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What was the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa adopted by?

A

Constitutional Assembly

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8
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When was the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa adopted?

A

8 May 1966

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9
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When was the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa amended?

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11 October 1966

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10
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Name the three specific areas that affect business

A
  1. Human rights
  2. Inclusivity
  3. Environmental issues
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11
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What is human rights included in?

A

Preamble, first issue addressed Chapter One of the Constitution

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12
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What does the issue of human rights occupy?

A

35 sections of Chapter 2

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13
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What does chapter two contain?

A

The Bill of Rights

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14
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What is the Bill of Rights?

A

Detailed and specific rights and responsibilities of all citizens of the country

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15
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What responsibility does the citizen have with the laws?

A

Uphold these laws and values

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16
Q

Other rights

A

Book - page 157

17
Q

Who was restarted prior to 1994?

A

Previously Disadvantaged Individuals (PDI)

18
Q

Why should rights be limited?

A

Different people’s rights may conflict

19
Q

What Section of the Constitution down the strict conditions for limitations?

A

Section 36

20
Q

What is inclusivity?

A

The right to have equal opportunities and inclusion of all aspects of life, not discriminated against

21
Q

What law addresses problems of the past?

A

Skills Development Act

22
Q

Skills Development Act aim

A

Training and opportunities to improve skills and earning capacity

23
Q

Skills Development Act conerstone

A

No discrimination in upskilling staff

24
Q

What are specific applications of inclusivity?

A

Allow all races, people with disabilities and medical conditions or differences to have same opportunities

25
Q

What does disabled people unable to work in standard workplaces mean?

A

Limited in social contact and development

26
Q

Why is the environment in need of protection?

A

Increased technology, growing population and urbanisation

27
Q

What has this increased led to?

A

Strain on natural resources

28
Q

What does the governments and individuals need to do in terms of the environments?

A

Address issues and contribute towards environmental management

29
Q

SDG

A

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

30
Q

What is the SDG?

A

Blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future

31
Q

What does the SDG address?

A

Global challenges

32
Q

Name examples of global challenges

A

Poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental defection, peace and justice

33
Q

How many goals are there?

A

17 Goals

34
Q

Why are the goals interconnected?

A

Leave no one behind and achieve by 2030

35
Q

Who has become a worldwide spokesman?

A

AI Gore