Civics

Key Elements of a Democratic Government

Question:

Name the party that fought against the system of apartheid. [V. Imp.]

Answer:

The African National Congress.

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Key Elements of a Democratic Government

Q 1.

Who is responsible for helping to resolveconflicts or differences?

Q 2.

Read through the chapter and discuss some of the key ideas of a democratic government. Make a list. For example, all people are equal

Q 3.

Write a short note on The African National Congress'. [Imp.]

Q 4.

One of the ways of participating is to take interest in the working of the government and to criticise it when required. Explain with an example.

Q 5.

Why do you think we need the government to find solutions to many disputes or conflicts?

Q 6.

What do you mean by apartheid? [V. Imp.]

Q 7.

When do conflicts occur? What happens afterwards?

Q 8.

How did Dr. Ambedkar and many others like his view equality and justice?

Q 9.

What is the role of police when there is a chance of violence?

Q 10.

Name the party that fought against the system of apartheid. [V. Imp.]

Q 11.

What are apartheid laws? [V. Imp.]

Q 12.

How would Maya's life be different in South Africa today?

Q 13.

How does the power of the government got limited?

Q 14.

What actions does the government take to ensure that all people are treated equally?

Q 15.

How do rivers become a source of conflict between states?

Q 16.

State whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F).

(i) Non-whites could vote in South Africa before 1994.
(ii)  It was the effort of Nelson Mandela that made South Africa a democratic country.
(iii)  Conflicts and differences are resolved by the laws laid by our Constitution, (in) Apartheid system in South Africa was abolished in the year 1990.
(iv) In our society boys and girls are valued equally.

Q 17.

Name one black township.

Q 18.

Who was Hector? What did he want?.

Q 19.

What are the various ways in which people participate in the process of government?

Q 20.

What happened to Hector and his classmates? Why did it happen?

Q 21.

How do our society view boys and girls?

Q 22.

What does government do to promote justice among the girls?

Q 23.

Name the various races that live in South Africa.

Q 24.

Fill in the blanks with appropriate words to complete each sentence:

(i) In South Africa, there live black people, ……………..  and Indians.
(ii)  Blacks and coloured people were not considered to be ……………….. to whites.
(iii)  The African National Congress led the struggle against …………………..
(iv) Through ……….  in elections people elect leaders to represent them.
(v)   Religious processions and celebrations can sometimes lead to ……………………..