South African Rights Flashcards
1
Q
List the x6 Founding Principles our new Constitution.
A
- Republic of South Africa
- Supremacy of the Constitution
- Citizenship
- National Anthem
- National Flag
- Languages
2
Q
Explain Republic of South Africa.
A
Human Dignity
Non-racism-sexism
Supremacy of the Constitution and the Rule of Law
Regular Elections
Accountability - Responsiveness - Openness
3
Q
Explain Supremacy of the Constitution.
A
It’s the Supreme law of the Republic
Law/Conduct inconsistent with it is invalid and Obligations imposed by it must be fulfilled.
4
Q
Explain Citizenship.
A
All citizens are:
- Equally entitle to the Rights, Privileges and Benefits of Citizenship
- Equally subject to the Duties and Responsibilities
5
Q
What are the x11 Official Languages of the Republic?
A
- SePedi
- SeSotho
- SeTswana
- siSwati
- Tshivenda
- XiTsonga
- Afrikaans
- English
- isiNdebele
- isiXhosa
- isiZulu