The government Flashcards

Levels of government Laws Executive Parliament National council of provinces The judiciary The ministers The presidents Capital of SA

1
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Current president

A

Cyril Ramaphosa
From 15/02/2018
Elected by head of state and head of the national executive (national assembly)
Serves 2 terms (5 years each)

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Deputy President
From when

A

Paul Mashatile
From 06/03/2023
Appointed by the president

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3
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Minister of education

A

Angi Motshekaga

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4
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Minister of police

A

Bheki Cele

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5
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Chief Justice

A

Raymond Zondo
Since 04/01/2022

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6
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Leader of Gauteng

A

Panyaza Lesufi

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7
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Speaker at Parliament

A

Nosiviwe Mapisa Nquakula

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8
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Capital of South Africa

A

Pretoria - Executive/administrative capital (Union Buildings)
Bloemfontein - Judicial Capital (Constitutional Court)
Cape Town - Legislative Capital (Parliament)

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9
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Executive Branches responsibility

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Run the country
Make laws and policies
Deal with safety and security of the country

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10
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Members of the executive branch

A

President Cyril Ramaphosa
Deputy President Paul Mashatile

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11
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Members of the cabinet

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President
Deputy President
Cabinet Ministers (national level)

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12
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What is parliament?

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Cape Town:
National assembly and national council of provinces

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13
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What is the role of parliament?

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Passing laws
Power to change the constitution
Control the executive - answer to parliament

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14
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What does parliament do?

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Represents the people
Choosing the president
Ensuring members of the executive perform their jobs properly
Debate important topics

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15
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How many members of parliament?

A

400 members - 350 members
200 = 5 years
200 = 4 years

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