South African Government and Civics
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What is the main source of income for the government mentioned in the text?

  • Foreign aid
  • Taxation (correct)
  • Tourism
  • Local businesses

    • Who should be protected from both internal and external threats?

  • Landowners
  • Business owners
  • Tourists
  • Landsburgers (correct)

    • Where is the legislative capital of South Africa?

  • Johannesburg
  • Pretoria
  • Cape Town (correct)
  • Durban

    • What should the government do to ensure more people participate in employment?

    <p>Create job opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for the government to maintain order and security?

    <p>Apply existing laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which level of government in South Africa has the highest authority?

    <p>National government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the head of the provincial government?

    <p>Premier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is a function of the local government?

    <p>Approve new buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which government level provides water and sanitation services?

    <p>Local government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action aims to encourage community participation in local governance?

    <p>Encouraging local economic development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the government play in the economy as a consumer?

    <p>Consuming goods and services to build public infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the government produce for households and businesses?

    <p>Public goods and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do households and the government rely on each other?

    <p>Households provide labor and the government provides services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a service the government provides?

    <p>Public hospitals and healthcare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the democratic government elected?

    <p>By eligible citizens through voting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a government?

    <p>The people who exercise authority over a country</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often are national elections held in South Africa?

    <p>Every five years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary objectives of a government as listed?

    <p>To maintain law and order in the country</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a basic function of a government?

    <p>Provision of public services and infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a responsibility of a government to citizens?

    <p>Providing access to essential services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which service is provided by the National Government?

    <p>Polisie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Provincial Government provide?

    <p>Toerisme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which service is handled by the Local Government?

    <p>Raad en advies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which service can be both a responsibility of the Provincial Government and that which businesses use?

    <p>Toerisme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a service provided at the Local Government level?

    <p>Vullisverwydering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of the executive branch?

    <p>Stel wetgewing aan die parlement voor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which city is the Uniegebou located?

    <p>Pretoria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body interprets the legislation passed by parliament?

    <p>Regterlike gesag</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the Hooggste Hof van Appèl located?

    <p>Bloemfontein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the executive branch is responsible for proposing legislation to parliament?

    <p>Kabinet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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