1.1. Match the word in the first column with its correct meaning in the second column.
1. Democracy - B
2. Vote - D
3. Constitution - A
4. Parliament - C
1.2. What does the term "Democracy" mean?
Democracy is a system of government where the people have the power to choose their leaders and have a say in what rules and laws the country should have.
1.3. In what year did South Africa become a democracy?
1994
1.4. In a democratic election, is one allowed to vote for the same candidate as many times as one likes?
No, each voter is only allowed to cast one vote per election.
1.5. Which political party ruled South Africa in 2012?
African National Congress (ANC)
1.6. Name three South African national symbols.
National Flag, National Anthem, Coat of Arms
1.7. Is the Constitution only for the people of South Africa and not for the government of South Africa?
No, the Constitution applies to both the people and the government of South Africa.
1.8. Rewrite the following sentences by choosing and inserting appropriate missing words.
South African adults choose the members of Parliament through Voting.
Members of Parliament make the Laws of the country.
Parliament has two houses, the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces.
The members of Parliament oversee the work of the President and leaders of national departments.
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