Democracy Flashcards
1
Q
Democracy
A
citizens are all treated equally
Majority group rules
2
Q
Civil society
A
people who work together to ensure better conditions for all
3
Q
Law making process
A
- Law proposed
- Published in government gazette
- discussed in national assembly
- committee researches it and public opinion
- parliament debates law
- presidents signature needed to make official
4
Q
The rule of law
A
No one is above the law
5
Q
Levels of government
A
National
Provincial
Local
6
Q
Role of local government
A
Service delivery
Carrying out laws
7
Q
Role of national gov.
A
Making laws
Represent people
8
Q
Role of provincial gov.
A
Implement laws
9
Q
We need laws to…
A
- Provide protection
- Give guidance
- Prevent chaos
10
Q
How can citizens participate in governing
A
Voting
Petitions
Protesting
Joining community structures i.e. zone watch
11
Q
A government needs to be…
A
- Transparent
- Respectful of human rights
- Held accountable
- Running fair elections
- Representing the people
