The South African Economy government Flashcards
What does the word government mean?
The people authorised to administrate the laws; the ruling power; the administration of a country.
How is the government elected?
The citizens elect in a democracy
What is the government’s responsibility?
Their responsibilities include making policies and laws about the rights of the citizens
How does the government collect revenue?
The government collects revenue through tax.
What does the government use their income for?
Provide services and infrastructure that improves the lives of all the people in the country, particularly the poor.
Who sets the rules for how the government works?
The South African Constitution.
What are the three levels the government is divided in?
National, provincial and local
What are the three authorities?
Legislative, executive and Judicial
What are the three positions in the cabinet?
President, Deputy President and Ministers
How many people join the National Assembly for the parliament?
350 - 400 members
How many delegates join the national council of provinces?
90 Delegates
What are the nine provinces?
Eastern Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, North West, Free State, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Northern Cape and Western Cape.
What are the three levels of Government?
The elected members, the cabinet or executive committee and the Department and civil servants
Name five powers and functions of the municipality.
Electricity Delivery
Water for household use
Sewage and Sanitation
Refuse removal
Municipal roads
What are five services the government provides for a business?
Labour
Tax collection
Registers for businesses
Deregisters for businesses
Exports and Imports
