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A construction company requires a consistent supply of timber. Which role of the government would be most relevant in ensuring the business's needs are met?
A construction company requires a consistent supply of timber. Which role of the government would be most relevant in ensuring the business's needs are met?
- Providing material resources through state-owned enterprises.
- Regulating goods and services through financial assistance.
- Implementing laws protecting employee rights.
- Protecting natural resources used by businesses. (correct)
Which function exemplifies the judiciary's role within a government structure?
Which function exemplifies the judiciary's role within a government structure?
- Negotiating international treaties with foreign countries.
- Interpreting existing laws to resolve disputes. (correct)
- Drafting new legislation to address emerging social issues.
- Implementing economic policies to stimulate growth.
A province needs to upgrade its road infrastructure to improve transport. From where does the provincial government primarily obtain the funds for this project?
A province needs to upgrade its road infrastructure to improve transport. From where does the provincial government primarily obtain the funds for this project?
- Via allocations from the national government. (correct)
- Through international loans and grants.
- Directly from local municipal taxes.
- From revenue generated by provincial state-owned enterprises.
What is the MOST direct role of the Executive branch in relation to laws?
What is the MOST direct role of the Executive branch in relation to laws?
A new business is struggling to secure funding and needs expert advice. Which form of governmental support would be MOST beneficial?
A new business is struggling to secure funding and needs expert advice. Which form of governmental support would be MOST beneficial?
Which governmental role is MOST directly associated with ensuring the safety and security of citizens from international threats?
Which governmental role is MOST directly associated with ensuring the safety and security of citizens from international threats?
What BEST describes the national government's primary responsibility?
What BEST describes the national government's primary responsibility?
A local government aims to enhance community health services. Which action aligns with its responsibilities?
A local government aims to enhance community health services. Which action aligns with its responsibilities?
What action by the government would MOST directly benefit its citizens by improving their standard of living?
What action by the government would MOST directly benefit its citizens by improving their standard of living?
How would a government MOST effectively support local businesses in using natural resources sustainably?
How would a government MOST effectively support local businesses in using natural resources sustainably?
Flashcards
What is a government?
What is a government?
A group with supreme powers to manage and control a country at different levels.
What is the National Government?
What is the National Government?
The highest level of government, responsible for running the entire country.
What is a Provincial Government?
What is a Provincial Government?
A government level under the national government, planning for a specific province.
What is a Local Government?
What is a Local Government?
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What does the Legislature do?
What does the Legislature do?
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What does the Executive do?
What does the Executive do?
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What does the Judiciary do?
What does the Judiciary do?
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How does the government assist residents?
How does the government assist residents?
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How does the government assist businesses (as producers)?
How does the government assist businesses (as producers)?
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How does the government assist businesses (as consumers)?
How does the government assist businesses (as consumers)?
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Study Notes
- Government is the group of people with supreme powers to manage, rule and control the country or different states.
1. Levels of the Government
- National/Federal government is found at the highest level of the government in the country.
- The national government has judicial control of the country and is responsible for the overall running of the whole country.
- It consists of the State President, Deputy President, and Ministers.
- Provincial/Regional government is the second level of government after the national government.
- It is responsible for the running of the province and is funded by the national government.
- It consists of the the Premier and Members of Executive Committees (MECs).
- Local government is the third level of the government.
- It works for the running of the municipality and is run/led by the provincial government.
- It is led/run by the Mayor and Councillors.
2. Roles of the Government
- The Legislative drafts and passes laws.
- The Executive implements laws.
- The Judiciary make decisions according to the law (independent of the government).
3. Government role in assisting businesses as consumers of goods and services
- Provide extra structure (transport) in a form of roads, bridges, railways, dams, etc. is government to use in their business activities
- Provide infrastructure (extending in a form of hospitals, clinics, roads, sanitation, or regular hospital maternal hospitals), etc
- Provide other structure (water, electricity, sanitation) to help industries reduce the cost/expenses to operate
- Protect natural resources which will be used by businesses to produce services, e.g protection of forestry businesses
4. Government Role in Assisting Businesses as providers of goods and services
- Offer financial assistance to new businesses, developing businesses, or exporting businesses.
- Offer support and advice to businesses in the form of workshops, seminars, training, etc.
- Pass laws that protect the rights of employees in their business activities, e.g. labour relation act, consumer act etc.
- Produce goods and services which businesses derive incomes, e.g. broadcasting (SABC), electricity (ESKOM) transport, etc.
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Explore the different levels of government: National, Provincial, and Local, each with distinct responsibilities. Learn about the roles of the Legislative and Executive branches in drafting laws and implementing policies. Understand the structure and functions of government.
