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DHR Flashcards

1
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What is the constitution *2

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*rules put in place to protect citizens
*a document stating the rights and responsibilities of citizens

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2
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What is public participation

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Playing active roles in
developing services that change lives

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Examples of public participation *3

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Community meetings
Petitions
Paying tax

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Why is important to get involved in public participation *2

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*ensures people in power address people’s needs
*informs government about what people are doing

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5
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Governance meeting

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The way a country is managed

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Examples of good governance *min 3 max 5

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*deliverers basic rights
*takes responsibility
*allows people to participate
*aims to protect environment
*addresses issues in reasonable timeframes

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7
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What is good governance a principle of

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Democracy

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8
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All laws in SA are approved through democracy therefore an act is…

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Published in draft form
Must be open for public comment before passed

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9
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Draft form AKA

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White paper

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10
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What is rule of law

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Law that governs a land

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What does rule of law do *2

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*protects rights
*mentions responsibility

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12
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What does rule of law do *2

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*protects rights
*mentions responsibility

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What are the principles of democracy *5

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*transparency
*human rights
*accountability
*good governance
*separation of power

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14
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Democracy means that there are rules…

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Everyone has to follow, including president

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What does it mean when a government is transparent *2

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*are open to the public
*do not hide actions

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Democracy definition

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System of government, elected through representatives

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17
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What do Democratic structures do *2

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*promote citizen participation
*improves lives

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18
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What do Democratic structures include *3

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*Political
*community based
*faith based organisations

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Characteristics of Political structures *2

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*make decisions on how a country is run
*appointed through elections

20
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What are community structures

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Communities that deal with local (not political) issues

21
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What do Political an community structures focus on *2

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*promoting political and social change
*improving citizens lives

22
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What is national government made up of

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Parliament

23
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What is parliament made up of *3

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Cabinet president
Deputies
Ministers

24
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What does Parliament do

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Govern with laws and policies

25
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How can one get involved and make a difference *3

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*Petition/voting
*Hold community meetings
*Address government on behalf of community

26
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What is a provincial government *2

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  • one led by premier (elected by provinces ruling party)
    *premier and MECs deals with laws that impact the province
27
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What is a local government *2

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  • one led by local municipalities (authority only in districts)
  • ensures community has access to services
28
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Who run local and community based organisations

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Ordinary people

29
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Types of local and community based organisations *2

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*civil
*RCL

30
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What is a civil society

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Groups that represent a common interest and advocate

31
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What is RCL *2

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Representative Council of learners
*build unity and address learners needs
*develops good relations between teachers and SGB

32
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MEC

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Members of Elective Council

33
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SGB

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School Governing Body
made up of parents

34
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Constituent

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Elected group leader

35
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What does a constitution usually include *6

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*purpose
*goals and objective
*organisation type
*membership info
*structure explanation
*roles

36
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What are the election types *3

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*national and political
*municipal/metropolitan
*community

37
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Explain national election *2

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*citizens vote for party, internally party votes for representative
*votes for different parties determine nr seats in Parliament

38
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Explain municipal election

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Citizens vote for party and constituent

39
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Explain community election

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Citizens vote for chairperson, treasurer and secretary
Usually annually

40
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Mandate

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The power to act, given to elected leaders

41
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Lobbying

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Trying to influence government officials for or against something

42
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Ways to lobby *4

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*write letter
*petitions
*use social media
*informal talks with committee members

43
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Advocacy

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Process or support a cause usually by raising awareness

44
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How to advocate

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*meetings to inform community
*write to leaders
*use social media
*encourage others to spread information

45
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What are the changes that can occur even if it’s not during an election period *2

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*people in structure change - death
*constitution changes as a result if advocacy and lobbying

46
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How does sport contribute to nation building

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It makes people proud of their country

47
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Aim of school sport code of conduct *3

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*get rid of discrimination
*get rid of violent behaviour
*ensure positive and safe environment

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