DHR Flashcards
What is the constitution *2
*rules put in place to protect citizens
*a document stating the rights and responsibilities of citizens
What is public participation
Playing active roles in
developing services that change lives
Examples of public participation *3
Community meetings
Petitions
Paying tax
Why is important to get involved in public participation *2
*ensures people in power address people’s needs
*informs government about what people are doing
Governance meeting
The way a country is managed
Examples of good governance *min 3 max 5
*deliverers basic rights
*takes responsibility
*allows people to participate
*aims to protect environment
*addresses issues in reasonable timeframes
What is good governance a principle of
Democracy
All laws in SA are approved through democracy therefore an act is…
Published in draft form
Must be open for public comment before passed
Draft form AKA
White paper
What is rule of law
Law that governs a land
What does rule of law do *2
*protects rights
*mentions responsibility
What does rule of law do *2
*protects rights
*mentions responsibility
What are the principles of democracy *5
*transparency
*human rights
*accountability
*good governance
*separation of power
Democracy means that there are rules…
Everyone has to follow, including president
What does it mean when a government is transparent *2
*are open to the public
*do not hide actions
Democracy definition
System of government, elected through representatives
What do Democratic structures do *2
*promote citizen participation
*improves lives
What do Democratic structures include *3
*Political
*community based
*faith based organisations
Characteristics of Political structures *2
*make decisions on how a country is run
*appointed through elections
What are community structures
Communities that deal with local (not political) issues
What do Political an community structures focus on *2
*promoting political and social change
*improving citizens lives
What is national government made up of
Parliament
What is parliament made up of *3
Cabinet president
Deputies
Ministers
What does Parliament do
Govern with laws and policies
How can one get involved and make a difference *3
*Petition/voting
*Hold community meetings
*Address government on behalf of community
What is a provincial government *2
- one led by premier (elected by provinces ruling party)
*premier and MECs deals with laws that impact the province
What is a local government *2
- one led by local municipalities (authority only in districts)
- ensures community has access to services
Who run local and community based organisations
Ordinary people
Types of local and community based organisations *2
*civil
*RCL
What is a civil society
Groups that represent a common interest and advocate
What is RCL *2
Representative Council of learners
*build unity and address learners needs
*develops good relations between teachers and SGB
MEC
Members of Elective Council
SGB
School Governing Body
made up of parents
Constituent
Elected group leader
What does a constitution usually include *6
*purpose
*goals and objective
*organisation type
*membership info
*structure explanation
*roles
What are the election types *3
*national and political
*municipal/metropolitan
*community
Explain national election *2
*citizens vote for party, internally party votes for representative
*votes for different parties determine nr seats in Parliament
Explain municipal election
Citizens vote for party and constituent
Explain community election
Citizens vote for chairperson, treasurer and secretary
Usually annually
Mandate
The power to act, given to elected leaders
Lobbying
Trying to influence government officials for or against something
Ways to lobby *4
*write letter
*petitions
*use social media
*informal talks with committee members
Advocacy
Process or support a cause usually by raising awareness
How to advocate
*meetings to inform community
*write to leaders
*use social media
*encourage others to spread information
What are the changes that can occur even if it’s not during an election period *2
*people in structure change - death
*constitution changes as a result if advocacy and lobbying
How does sport contribute to nation building
It makes people proud of their country
Aim of school sport code of conduct *3
*get rid of discrimination
*get rid of violent behaviour
*ensure positive and safe environment
