How does the power of the government got limited?
The power of the government gets limited by regular elections. Elections are usually held once in five years. Once elected, governments can stay in power only for that period. If they want to continue to be in power then they have to re-elected by the people. This is a moment when people can sense their power in a democracy.
Read through the chapter and discuss some of the key ideas of a democratic government. Make a list. For example, all people are equal
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.
Why do you think we need the government to find solutions to many disputes or conflicts?
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.
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 ……………………..