Gr 6 Social Science: Democracy and Citizenship Quiz

What does democracy mean?

• Leaders are selected by birthright

• Leaders are chosen by the government

• People choose their leaders by voting

• Leaders are appointed by the military

When did South Africa hold its first democratic elections?

• 1980

• 1996

• 1994

• 2010

What is the role of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC)?

• To choose the political party leaders

• To make sure everyone plays fair during elections

• To control the media during elections

• To enforce martial law during elections

What is the purpose of the Constitution?

• To limit freedom of speech

• To favor one political party

• To control the economy

• To protect the rights of everyone

What is the role of Parliament?

• To represent the military

• To make the country's laws

• To enforce the laws

• To interpret the laws

Why are rules and laws important?

• To control people

• To lead people

• To live together in an organized and fair way

• To make sure citizens do not take over

What does justice mean?

• What is biased towards a specific group

• What is convenient for the government

• What benefits the powerful

• What is fair or what is right

What does the Constitution state about equality under the law?

• Judges can be bribed

• Poor people should not be treated the same as rich people

• Everyone except the president is equal under the law

• Everyone is equal under the law and has the right to equal protection and benefit of the law

What is the National Party (NP) known for in South Africa?

• Leading the democratic movement

• Promoting equality for all

• Ruling the country before democracy

• Trying to fight for equal rights

What is the main function of political parties in a democracy?

• To suppress opposing views

• To incite violence during elections

• To get people to support their ideas and vote for them

• To ignore the electoral process