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What is the main source of income for the government mentioned in the text?
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?
Who should be protected from both internal and external threats?
- Landowners
- Business owners
- Tourists
- Landsburgers (correct)
Where is the legislative capital of South Africa?
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?
What should the government do to ensure more people participate in employment?
What is required for the government to maintain order and security?
What is required for the government to maintain order and security?
Which level of government in South Africa has the highest authority?
Which level of government in South Africa has the highest authority?
Who is the head of the provincial government?
Who is the head of the provincial government?
Which of these is a function of the local government?
Which of these is a function of the local government?
Which government level provides water and sanitation services?
Which government level provides water and sanitation services?
Which action aims to encourage community participation in local governance?
Which action aims to encourage community participation in local governance?
What role does the government play in the economy as a consumer?
What role does the government play in the economy as a consumer?
What does the government produce for households and businesses?
What does the government produce for households and businesses?
How do households and the government rely on each other?
How do households and the government rely on each other?
What is an example of a service the government provides?
What is an example of a service the government provides?
How is the democratic government elected?
How is the democratic government elected?
What is the definition of a government?
What is the definition of a government?
How often are national elections held in South Africa?
How often are national elections held in South Africa?
What is one of the primary objectives of a government as listed?
What is one of the primary objectives of a government as listed?
What is a basic function of a government?
What is a basic function of a government?
Which of the following is a responsibility of a government to citizens?
Which of the following is a responsibility of a government to citizens?
Which service is provided by the National Government?
Which service is provided by the National Government?
What does the Provincial Government provide?
What does the Provincial Government provide?
Which service is handled by the Local Government?
Which service is handled by the Local Government?
Which service can be both a responsibility of the Provincial Government and that which businesses use?
Which service can be both a responsibility of the Provincial Government and that which businesses use?
What is a service provided at the Local Government level?
What is a service provided at the Local Government level?
What is the main role of the executive branch?
What is the main role of the executive branch?
In which city is the Uniegebou located?
In which city is the Uniegebou located?
Which body interprets the legislation passed by parliament?
Which body interprets the legislation passed by parliament?
Where is the Hooggste Hof van Appèl located?
Where is the Hooggste Hof van Appèl located?
Which part of the executive branch is responsible for proposing legislation to parliament?
Which part of the executive branch is responsible for proposing legislation to parliament?
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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Test your knowledge of the South African government, civics, and responsibilities. Questions cover government income, security, and employment.
