Unit 1: Democracy Flashcards

1
Q

Give the definitions for:

  • democracy
  • democratic elections
  • government
A
  • a system of government in a country where everyone can vote to elect the leaders
  • process through which all adult citizens have the right to vote
  • the group of people in charge of a country
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2
Q

For many years, SA was ruled by a government that was not _____. Many people fought against the unfair _____ government. These people were t_____, j_____, forced to l_____ the country and many _____ their lives. This was how the government tried to _____ them.

A
  • democratic
  • apartheid
  • tortured
  • jailed
  • leave
  • lost
  • stop
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3
Q

When were the 1st democratic elections held?

A

1994.

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4
Q

A political party is:

A: A fancy restaurant in France
B: A group of people who have similar ideas about how a country should be run
C: A toilet paper brand

A

B.

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5
Q

In SA, elections are held every _ years?

A

5.

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6
Q

Define ‘ballot paper’.

A

A page given to a voter on which to mark which party or person he or she is voting for.

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7
Q

Who ruled SA up until 1994?

A

The National Party.

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8
Q

Define ‘Constitution’.

A

The laws that everyone in the country must obey, including the president.

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9
Q

When was the new Constitution made into law?

A: July 1657
B: March 2003
C: January 1987
D: December 1996

A

D.

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10
Q

Name 7 laws of the Constitution.

A
  1. Everyone is equal before the law.
  2. Everyone has the freedom of opinion, belief & religion.
  3. Everyone is free to choose the work he or she wants to do.
  4. Everyone has a right to a healthy and safe environment.
  5. Everyone has a right to housing.
  6. Everyone has a right to education.
  7. Everyone has a right to live anywhere in the country.
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