Democracy & Human Rights

Question 1

Responsible citizen

Answer 1

Do what is right or expected as a citizen :
Respect & promote human rights
Concerned abt welfare of others
Obey law
Take oart in campaigns & events fighting against violation of human rights

Question 2

Bill of rights

Answer 2

Basic human that all people should enjoy & respect :

Treated equally
To have self respect & dignity
To express ideas.
To have access to basic healthcare
To basic education
To freedom & security

Question 3

Discrimination

Answer 3

Treat others unjustly because they are different from you

Question 4

Human rights violation

Answer 4

Violating / acting against someone’s rights

Question 5

Constitution

Answer 5

Highest law in the country

Question 6

Electronic media

Answer 6

Any media that needs electricity or battery

Question 7

Print media

Answer 7

Books
Newspaper
Magazines etc

Question 8

Role of media in democracy

Answer 8

Inform society about newsworthy events
Inform citizen about their government, rights & freedom
Expose violations of human rights
Inform voters by giving political information
Identify problems innour country
Expose corruption & mismanagement

Question 9

Roke of media in democratic society

Answer 9

Be fair
Honest
Reliable

Question 10

Examples of when media doesn’t fulfill responsibility

Answer 10

News entertains rather than inform. Like gossip
Lives of famous people are made difficult by paparazzi
May be biased or incorrect
Media exaggerates

Question 11

Freedom of expression

Answer 11

Basic right permits you to express your ideas & opinions freely

Question 12

Constitutional limitations to ffreedom of expression

Answer 12

Propaganda for war
Incitement to cause harm
Incitement of imminent violence
Advocacy of hatred based on race, gender, ethnicity, religion

Question 13

Extents to which media reflect a democratic society

Answer 13

Topics covered
Positions by editors
Space allocated
Geographical distribution

Question 14

Purpose of projects/campaigns

Answer 14

Effective way to create awareness, inform advise people with regard to issue & when they comtribute to positive change

Question 15

Media

Answer 15

Main means of mass communication that delivers info

Question 16

Campaigns

Answer 16

Planned series if actions intended ti achieve a particular outcome

Question 17

Events

Answer 17

Planned occasion usually focused on particular issue

Question 18

Project

Answer 18

Planned activity that has specific purpose to improve something, usually takes place over long time

Question 19

Cyber savvy

Answer 19

Ability to make good decisions on social media

Question 20

Cyber bullying

Answer 20

Use of social media platforms to bully someonenbh sending messages that are threatening

Question 21

Social media footprint

Answer 21

Evidence of your online presence, trail you leave behind for others to find each time you comment, upload or publish something on social media platforms

Question 22

Social media abuse example

Answer 22

Privacy invasion
Online bullying & trolling
Hackers

Question 23

Use of social media

Answer 23

Global communication
Enabkes people to gatjer info & opinion
Tool to find new work
Promote services & product

Question 24

Broadcasting Complaints Commission of SA (BCCSA)

Answer 24

String of complaints authority established by National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) yo enforce Code of Conduct for television & radio broadcasters in SA

Question 25

Independent Communication Authority of SA (ICASA)

Answer 25

Independent regulatory body of SA gov. to regulate telecommunications & broadcasting sectors in public interest

Question 26

Functions of ICASA

Answer 26

Make regulations
Impose license conditions
Ultimately decide on Complaints
Ensure co operation
Etc