Democracy

Question 1

What is an Autocracy

Answer 1

An autocracy is when there’s one person with all the power

Question 2

What is an oligarchy

Answer 2

It’s when a few people share the power but they still have it. It’s Normally the powerful businessmen and decisions are made only to serve their own interests.

Question 3

What is a democracy

Answer 3

Democracy comes from the Greek terms demos and kratos which means ruled by people. They are led by the people having all the power and they would vote for everything. They have protective rights like freedom of speech and religion. They are also free to run for office.

Question 4

What is a republic

Answer 4

A republic is when people vote and when they vote they pick representatives. These representatives make decisions for them on day to day things.

Question 5

What is a dictatorship

Answer 5

A dictatorship is one person or group that has all the power over a country and they govern through a one party system.

Question 6

What is a monarchy

Answer 6

Long ago a monarchy was when the rules and laws of a country were made by the King or Queen of a country. Nowadays power is more limited and even the King and Queen have to obey the constitution (rules and laws of a country)

Question 7

What is an anarchy

Answer 7

An anarchy means there’s no government and there’s complete freedom, there’s also chaos.

Question 8

What is government

Answer 8

Government is people in institutions that lead a country, province, territory or community. Government manage the land, resources and the people living within its borders. Government have the power to:
1. Make laws
2. Enforce laws
3. Judicial power

Question 9

Definition of election

Answer 9

An organised vote for a politician or person to take a position.

Question 10

What are the 3 pillars of democracy and why are they important for a country?

Answer 10

The three pillars of democracy are: freedom, equality and dignity. These are important for citizens, for them to be able to live in a society to do what they would like while being respectful and responsible towards others in the country.

Question 11

What is a constitution and why do you think it is important for a country to have?

Answer 11

A constitution is a system of laws and rules that states people’s rights and duties. It is important for citizens to know the rights they have as well as to keep law and order in a country.

Question 12

What does democracy mean for South Africa?

Answer 12

All the people of South Africa have a say in how the country is governed by the national government and that they are equal in the eyes of the law.

Question 13

What are the two documents that protect South African peoples rights called?

Answer 13

The Constitution and the Bill of Rights

Question 14

Why was apartheid undemocratic?

Answer 14

Only people of a certain race within the country were allowed to vote.

Question 15

Why do you think the first democratic elections was an emotional day?

Answer 15

This was the first time for many people to voice who they wanted to lead their country. This was emotional because many people were disregarded before and for the first time were being recognised as part of the society they live in.

Question 16

Who was South Africa’s first democratic president?

Answer 16

Nelson Mandela

Question 17

Do you think 18 years old is a good age to start voting? Provide a reason for your answer.

Answer 17

Learners own answers along the lines of…
Yes it is a good age because you are considered an adult when you are 18 and can make wise choices about the society they live in.

Question 18

Take a look at this democracy index below. Name a country that is fully democratic and a country that is authoritarian. List two differences between a democratic and an authoritarian country.

Answer 18

Democracy: The power and strength of the government are given to it by
the people.
Constitution describes how a government is organized and the basic laws of the country. Usually requires a large majority of the people to change.
Canada, United States, Iraq, England, Poland, Italy
Autocracy: One person or group holds all the power, without the participation, or sometimes even the consent of the people. Similar constitution but can be easily changed or simply ignored by those in power to suit their needs.
Cuba, Iran, China, Venezuela, Russia

Question 19

Which people are being referred to as Europeans in Source A?

Answer 19

Europeans is another name given to white people

Question 20

What do Sources A and B tell us about laws during Apartheid?

Answer 20

Laws kept white people and people of colour apart

Question 21

Why would separate stairs, benches, train coaches, etc. have been more costly for the government of South Africa? Why would the government still choose to go ahead with this way of doing things?

Answer 21

You need to provide double everything, one for whites and one for non-whites. The government would still feel this is a necessary cost in order to keep people apart

Question 22

Look closely at Source C, where do you think this sign was situated? Justify your answer

Answer 22

At the beach, you can see the water

Question 23

What is the sign actually stating?

Answer 23

This is a beach for white people only

Question 24

In Source D and E we see pass books, these were like permission slips people of colour needed to carry with them in order to be allowed in a white area. What feelings might a person of colour have had towards these pass books? Mention three different feelings

Answer 24

He may have felt enragement, depression and frustration.

Question 25

In Source E, what might the police officer have said to the man on the right? Mention two possible phrases

Answer 25

Where is your passbook?”
“I’m going to lock you up if your passbook is invalid”

Question 26

How would this pass book have been different to our modern day driver’s license? Mention two differences.

Answer 26

No one wanted a pass book, there was no benefit, everyone wants a driver’s license, you can then drive a car. Only non-whites needed pass books but everyone needs a driver’s license

Question 27

What does the sign in Source F imply about Natives (black people)?

Answer 27

It implies that all natives are dangerous

Question 28

Would this warning be an opinion or a fact?

Answer 28

Opinion, as it is a lie not a fact

Question 29

The word reclassification was used in Source G, what do you think it meant for a citizen of South Africa to be reclassified?

Answer 29

It meant to change race. You were told you
were black for example, then they would change their minds and decide you were Indian maybe!

Question 30

In Source H, 1000 people were referred to as chameleons? Why chameleons?

Answer 30

This was because of how they changed race and that was how chameleons changed colour.

Question 31

Did any of the 1000 people literally change colour?

Answer 31

No! The government just changed their minds about the race of the person!

Question 32

What job did the Minister of Home Affairs, Mr Stoffel Botha, have?

Answer 32

It was his departments job to classify people according to their race

Question 33

What are your thoughts on the pencil test? Was it accurate or inaccurate?

Answer 33

It was a terrible and degrading experience. Inaccurate, you can’t accurately tell a person’s race by their hair type

Question 34

Do you think classifying people according to their race was fair?

Answer 34

Absolutely not fair!

Question 35

How would this classification impact a child’s future in South Africa during Apartheid?

Answer 35

It would largely determine a child’s future since very different opportunities and limitations existed for white children compared to children of colour