DHR

Question 1

What is the constitution *2

Answer 1

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

Question 2

What is public participation

Answer 2

Playing active roles in
developing services that change lives

Question 3

Examples of public participation *3

Answer 3

Community meetings
Petitions
Paying tax

Question 4

Why is important to get involved in public participation *2

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Governance meeting

Answer 5

The way a country is managed

Question 6

Examples of good governance *min 3 max 5

Answer 6

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

Question 7

What is good governance a principle of

Answer 7

Democracy

Question 8

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

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Draft form AKA

Answer 9

White paper

Question 10

What is rule of law

Answer 10

Law that governs a land

Question 11

What does rule of law do *2

Answer 11

*protects rights
*mentions responsibility

Question 12

What does rule of law do *2

Answer 12

*protects rights
*mentions responsibility

Question 13

What are the principles of democracy *5

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Democracy means that there are rules…

Answer 14

Everyone has to follow, including president

Question 15

What does it mean when a government is transparent *2

Answer 15

*are open to the public
*do not hide actions

Question 16

Democracy definition

Answer 16

System of government, elected through representatives

Question 17

What do Democratic structures do *2

Answer 17

*promote citizen participation
*improves lives

Question 18

What do Democratic structures include *3

Answer 18

*Political
*community based
*faith based organisations

Question 19

Characteristics of Political structures *2

Answer 19

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

Question 20

What are community structures

Answer 20

Communities that deal with local (not political) issues

Question 21

What do Political an community structures focus on *2

Answer 21

*promoting political and social change
*improving citizens lives

Question 22

What is national government made up of

Answer 22

Parliament

Question 23

What is parliament made up of *3

Answer 23

Cabinet president
Deputies
Ministers

Question 24

What does Parliament do

Answer 24

Govern with laws and policies

Question 25

How can one get involved and make a difference *3

Answer 25

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

Question 26

What is a provincial government *2

Answer 26

* one led by premier (elected by provinces ruling party) *premier and MECs deals with laws that impact the province

Question 27

What is a local government *2

Answer 27

* one led by local municipalities (authority only in districts) * ensures community has access to services

Question 28

Who run local and community based organisations

Answer 28

Ordinary people

Question 29

Types of local and community based organisations *2

Answer 29

*civil *RCL

Question 30

What is a civil society

Answer 30

Groups that represent a common interest and advocate

Question 31

What is RCL *2

Answer 31

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

Question 32

MEC

Answer 32

Members of Elective Council

Question 33

SGB

Answer 33

School Governing Body made up of parents

Question 34

Constituent

Answer 34

Elected group leader

Question 35

What does a constitution usually include *6

Answer 35

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

Question 36

What are the election types *3

Answer 36

*national and political *municipal/metropolitan *community

Question 37

Explain national election *2

Answer 37

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

Question 38

Explain municipal election

Answer 38

Citizens vote for party and constituent

Question 39

Explain community election

Answer 39

Citizens vote for chairperson, treasurer and secretary Usually annually

Question 40

Mandate

Answer 40

The power to act, given to elected leaders

Question 41

Lobbying

Answer 41

Trying to influence government officials for or against something

Question 42

Ways to lobby *4

Answer 42

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

Question 43

Advocacy

Answer 43

Process or support a cause usually by raising awareness

Question 44

How to advocate

Answer 44

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

Question 45

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

Answer 45

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

Question 46

How does sport contribute to nation building

Answer 46

It makes people proud of their country

Question 47

Aim of school sport code of conduct *3

Answer 47

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