30 Questions
What is the main source of income for the government mentioned in the text?
Taxation
Who should be protected from both internal and external threats?
Landsburgers
Where is the legislative capital of South Africa?
Cape Town
What should the government do to ensure more people participate in employment?
Create job opportunities
What is required for the government to maintain order and security?
Apply existing laws
Which level of government in South Africa has the highest authority?
National government
Who is the head of the provincial government?
Premier
Which of these is a function of the local government?
Approve new buildings
Which government level provides water and sanitation services?
Local government
Which action aims to encourage community participation in local governance?
Encouraging local economic development
What role does the government play in the economy as a consumer?
Consuming goods and services to build public infrastructure
What does the government produce for households and businesses?
Public goods and services
How do households and the government rely on each other?
Households provide labor and the government provides services
What is an example of a service the government provides?
Public hospitals and healthcare
How is the democratic government elected?
By eligible citizens through voting
What is the definition of a government?
The people who exercise authority over a country
How often are national elections held in South Africa?
Every five years
What is one of the primary objectives of a government as listed?
To maintain law and order in the country
What is a basic function of a government?
Provision of public services and infrastructure
Which of the following is a responsibility of a government to citizens?
Providing access to essential services
Which service is provided by the National Government?
Polisie
What does the Provincial Government provide?
Toerisme
Which service is handled by the Local Government?
Raad en advies
Which service can be both a responsibility of the Provincial Government and that which businesses use?
Toerisme
What is a service provided at the Local Government level?
Vullisverwydering
What is the main role of the executive branch?
Stel wetgewing aan die parlement voor
In which city is the Uniegebou located?
Pretoria
Which body interprets the legislation passed by parliament?
Regterlike gesag
Where is the Hooggste Hof van Appèl located?
Bloemfontein
Which part of the executive branch is responsible for proposing legislation to parliament?
Kabinet
Study Notes
Sources of Government Income
- Taxes are the main source of income for the government.
Government Protection
- Citizens should be protected from both internal and external threats.
South African Government Structure
- The legislative capital of South Africa is Cape Town.
- The National Government has the highest authority in South Africa.
- The head of the provincial government is the Premier.
Functions of Government
- The government should maintain order and security by implementing laws and regulations.
- The government should encourage community participation in local governance to ensure more people participate in employment.
- The local government is responsible for providing services such as water and sanitation.
Government Roles
- The government plays a role in the economy as a consumer by purchasing goods and services.
- The government produces public goods and services for households and businesses.
- Households and the government rely on each other for economic growth and development.
Government Services
- Examples of services provided by the government include education, healthcare, and infrastructure development.
- National elections are held every five years in South Africa.
Definition and Objectives
- A government is defined as a system or group of people that have the authority to make and enforce laws and policies.
- One of the primary objectives of a government is to provide for the welfare and safety of its citizens.
- A basic function of a government is to maintain law and order.
Government Responsibilities
- The government is responsible for providing services such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure development to citizens.
- The National Government provides services such as defense and foreign policy.
- The Provincial Government provides services such as healthcare and education.
- The Local Government is responsible for providing services such as water and sanitation, and waste management.
- Electricity supply can be both a responsibility of the Provincial Government and a service used by businesses.
Judicial Branch
- The Constitutional Court interprets the legislation passed by parliament.
- The Hooggste Hof van Appèl is the highest court in South Africa, located in Bloemfontein.
Executive Branch
- The main role of the executive branch is to enforce the laws and policies made by the legislative branch.
- The Cabinet, which is part of the executive branch, is responsible for proposing legislation to parliament.
- The Uniegebou is located in Pretoria, which is the administrative capital of South Africa.
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