government's involvement in the economy Flashcards
define a government
a group of people who create and implement laws tot deal with the political, economic and legal issues in a country.
levels of a government
- national government
- local government
- provincial government
what is a national government
- legislature branch
- executive branch
- judicial branch
what is a local government
- municipalities of towns/ cities/ regions
- mayors
- municipal managers and staff
what is the legislature of a provincial government
provincial legislature
what are the departments of a local government
municipal managers and staff
what is the judicial branch of a government
The judicial branch includes the courts of the country where decisions are made according to the prescriptions of the law
what is a premier
the person who is responsible for coordinating and managing government activities within that province.
who is the premier of Gauteng
Panyaza Lesufi
what are 5 examples of provincial departments
- education
- finance
- health
- infrastructure
- social development
what are the five courts in South Africa
1) Constitutional court
2) Supreme court of Appeal
3) High court
4) Magistrate court
5) Small claims court
who is the minister of labor
Mr. Thembelani Nxesi
what is South Africa’s highest emblem
the Coat of Arms
explain the meaning of the highest emblem
it symbolises the promise of rebirth, knowledge, good judgement and willpower.
what are the basic functions of a government
- internal and external security
- laws regarding commercial activities
- social welfare
- administation of public services
- protection of natural resources
- control of the circulation of money and banking industry
