Unit 1 Government Flashcards
What is government
Government is a group of people who set policies and make laws to control how a country operates
What is a democracy
A democracy is a system in government where all the people of the country can vote for who they want to be in parliament
What is the state
The state is an organised community run by the government
What are the 3 levels of government
National government
Provincial government
Local government
What are the 2 houses of parliament
The National Assembly
The National Council of Provinces
What makes households producers
Households sell their labour as a product to businesses
Why are households comsumers
Households buy the products that businesses produce
What are the 3 branches of the National Assembly
Legislative branch
Executive branch
Judicial branch
What is the municipality
A district, town or city with a local government
How many municipalities are there in South Africa
283
What are the objectives of the municipality
- provide a democratic and accountable government for local communities
- Ensure that services are provided to communities
- Promote social and economic development
What is the government responsible for
Making sure order is kept
Public services such as roads, hospitals, schools, policing, and electricity
