Government

Question 1

What is government?

Answer 1

A government is a group of people who set policies and make laws to control how a country operates.

Question 2

What is a government responsible for?

Answer 2

A government is responsible for
making sure that order is kept and there is
enough money for infrastructure and services
such as roads, hospitals and schools.

Question 3

What are the 3 levels of government?

Answer 3

1. Local government
2. Provincial government
3. National government

Question 4

What is the local government responsible for?

Answer 4

Ruling cities and towns

Question 5

What is the provincial government responsible for?

Answer 5

Ruling the province

Question 6

What is the national government responsible for?

Answer 6

Ruling the country

Question 7

What are the 3 branches of the National government?

Answer 7

1. Legislative Branch
2. Executive Branch
3. Judicial Branch

Question 8

What is the Legislative Branch of the National government?

Answer 8

It makes the laws of the country and consists of the South African Parliament.

Question 9

Name 2 parts of the Legislative Branch.

Answer 9

1. National assembly

2. Council of provinces

Question 10

Legislative Branch is the ________.

Answer 10

Parliament

Question 11

What is the Executive Branch of the National government?

Answer 11

Describes a body that has the power to carry out
laws. It leads the country and consists of the President,
Deputy president and ministers.

Question 12

Executive Branch is the _______.

Answer 12

Cabinet

Question 13

What is the Judicial Branch of the National government?

Answer 13

It ensures that justice is served if people break the laws that parliament makes.

Question 14

What are the 4 levels of Court in the Judicial Branch?

Answer 14

1. Constitutional Court
2. Supreme Court
3. High Court
4. Magistrates Court

Question 15

Judicial Branch is the ____ ____.

Answer 15

Law Courts

Question 16

Every province has a p_____r.

Answer 16

Premier.

Question 17

Who appoints the Premier and the MECs?

Answer 17

The Legislature of each province.

Question 18

What does MEC stand for?

Answer 18

Members of the Executive Council

Question 19

Name 6 departments in the Provincial Government.

Answer 19

1. Finance
2. Economic Development
3. Tourism
4. Housing
5. Education
6. Health

Question 20

Can the provincial government contravene any laws?

Answer 20

No.

Question 21

How does the provincial government get most of its money?

Answer 21

From the National government via the Treasury.

Question 22

Each province is divided into m____________s.

Answer 22

Municipalities.

Question 23

Why are provinces divided into municipalities?

Answer 23

To make the job of governing the provinces easier.

Question 24

By who are decisions made in a municipality?

Answer 24

The Municipal Council.

Question 25

Who elects the Municipal Council?

Answer 25

The residents of the ward, town or city.

Question 26

What does the municipal council do?

Answer 26

They approve policies and by-laws in their respective area. They employ officials and staff. They must prepare a budget and decide on development plans and service delivery.

Question 27

Give 3 examples of service delivery.

Answer 27

``` Municipal health services Decisions about use of land Supply of electricity and water Sewage and sanitation Storm water systems Refuse removal Municipal public transport ``` (Any 3)

Question 28

What are the 3 objectives of municipalities?

Answer 28

1. Provide a democratic and accountable government for local communities 2. Ensure that services are provided to communities 3. Promote social and economical development

Question 29

What are the 5 services of the National Government?

Answer 29

1. Protection: defense, police and prisons 2. Education: basic and higher education 3. Administrative: control of economic activities, foreign affairs 4. Economic: improvement of agriculture, mining, trade 5. National budget managed by minister of Finance

Question 30

What are the 7 services of the Provincial Government?

Answer 30

1. Health services and welfare 2. Conservation of nature 3. Payment of pensions and social grants 4. Providing cultural infrastructure- art galleries and performing arts. 5. Construction and maintenance of provincial roads 6. Building schools 7. Provision of educators, textbooks and stationery

Question 31

What are the 7 services of the Local Government?

Answer 31

1. Providing electricity and water 2. Development of residential areas 3. Providing and maintain streets in communities 4. Sewage and garbage disposal 5. Transport facilities 6. Providing buildings for local services 7. Controlling traffic