Government Flashcards
What is government?
A government is a group of people who set policies and make laws to control how a country operates.
What is a government responsible for?
A government is responsible for
making sure that order is kept and there is
enough money for infrastructure and services
such as roads, hospitals and schools.
What are the 3 levels of government?
- Local government
- Provincial government
- National government
What is the local government responsible for?
Ruling cities and towns
What is the provincial government responsible for?
Ruling the province
What is the national government responsible for?
Ruling the country
What are the 3 branches of the National government?
- Legislative Branch
- Executive Branch
- Judicial Branch
What is the Legislative Branch of the National government?
It makes the laws of the country and consists of the South African Parliament.
Name 2 parts of the Legislative Branch.
- National assembly
2. Council of provinces
Legislative Branch is the ________.
Parliament
What is the Executive Branch of the National government?
Describes a body that has the power to carry out
laws. It leads the country and consists of the President,
Deputy president and ministers.
Executive Branch is the _______.
Cabinet
What is the Judicial Branch of the National government?
It ensures that justice is served if people break the laws that parliament makes.
What are the 4 levels of Court in the Judicial Branch?
- Constitutional Court
- Supreme Court
- High Court
- Magistrates Court
Judicial Branch is the ____ ____.
Law Courts