Democratic Structures (Grade 11 NSC Matric Life Orientation): Flashcards
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Parliament composition
Parliament composition
President, Deputy President, Ministers who make laws
National Assembly role
National Assembly role
Main law-making body where MPs debate & vote on legislation
Key local government function
Key local government function
Provide sustainable services: water, electricity, sanitation
CSOs (Civil Society Organisations)
CSOs (Civil Society Organisations)
Public organisations run by ordinary citizens, not politicians
RCL requirement at schools
RCL requirement at schools
Required in public schools with Grade 8 or higher learners
Constitution (organisation)
Constitution (organisation)
Legal founding document serving as organisation's foundation
Proportional representation (PR)
Proportional representation (PR)
Parties get seats in Parliament based on number of votes
IEC role
IEC role
Manages national, provincial, municipal elections fairly
Mandate definition
Mandate definition
Power to act that voters give to elected leaders
Lobbying definition
Lobbying definition
Trying to influence officials to make decisions for/against sth