Democracy and human rights

Question 1

Public participation

Answer 1

To be involved with others in doing something

Question 2

You participate publicly when you

Answer 2

Stand for elections
Vote in elections
Pay taxes
Protest and petition

Question 3

Public participation is important because

Answer 3

• It makes sure leaders don’t abuse their power
• It helps to see things get done
• It helps to inform the government about people’s needs and concerns

Question 4

Petition process

Answer 4

A written document that people sign to show that they want a person or organisation to change or do something

-Its an informal request asking the government to do something about a matter

Question 5

Governance

Answer 5

The way that a country is controlled by the people who run it

Question 6

Good governance

Answer 6

• Is transparent
• Delivers basic human rights
• is efficient and effective
• Is accountable for its actions

Question 7

Representation

Answer 7

Through elections, people are voted in to represent a certain group of people

Question 8

Proportional representation

Answer 8

-Parties gets a certain amount of seats in parliament according to the percentage of votes they get at an election

Question 9

Constituency-based representation

Answer 9

• Country is divided in voting areas

- A constituency is represented by one member of a party voted for by the people

Question 10

Rule of law

Answer 10

• A government thats accountable
• An absence of corruption
• Security, order and fundamental rights
• An open government that enforces laws and regulations
• Access to justice

Question 11

National government

Answer 11

The supreme law-making body in RSA

• It ensures that funds are spent to improve lives
• Debate issues

Question 12

Provincial government

Answer 12

Bound by the laws and policies passed at national level but can develop their own laws within the framework to suit the specific needs of their provinces

Question 13

Local government

Answer 13

Consists of municipalities that provide for local communities according to their needs.

Ensure the provision of services to communities and to promote social and economic development

Question 14

Political leaders

Answer 14

They form the platform where people can take part in the elections

Question 15

Traditional leaders

Answer 15

They make sure the cultures and values are in place in the communities

Question 16

Human rights violations

Answer 16

-Denying people moral entitlement

Question 17

Ways the community can help the victims to deal with human rights violations

Answer 17

-They can provide their basic needs to help them get by until they are back on their feet

-Help the victims to report the incident to the police so that the law can take course

-Help the victims get medical assistance for those that they were injured

Question 18

Strategies the South African government can implement to address human rights violations

Answer 18

-Ensure unbiased media to report and educate on the matters of human rights violations

-Teach Ubuntu in schools in order to raise empathy amongst citizens

-Create more jobs for people to minimise criminal activities

Question 19

Ways the Bill of rights assists in preventing human rights violations

Answer 19

-It ensures that all citizens enjoy the benefit of the law

-It ensures social order in the country is upheld at all times

-It ensures that the rights of all people are protected at all times

Question 20

How the youth can contribute to the success of the community campaigns intended to promote safe living environments

Answer 20

-Develop a positive attitude towards community campaigns they would be more likely to participate in these campaigns which may help to accelerate the changes everybody whishes to see in society and this may ensure the desirable living conditions they may be able to secure for future generations

-Influence their peers to participate in such community campaigns as many young people could be mobilised for this cause which may help to intensify the fight for all people to enjoy safe and healthy living and this may inspire more young people to ensure safer living environments

Question 21

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