South Africa's Constitutional Principles

South Africa's Constitutional Principles

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History, Social Studies, Political Science

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The transcript discusses the creation of South Africa's constitution, highlighting the influence of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Freedom Charter. It emphasizes the inclusion of a national minimum wage and other rights. The role of Albie Sachs and the African National Congress in drafting constitutional principles is also covered.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary influence on the crafting of South Africa's constitution?

The Declaration of Independence

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The Bill of Rights

The Magna Carta

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which document included a clause about a national minimum wage?

The Constitution of South Africa

The Freedom Charter

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The Bill of Rights

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What rights were addressed in the Freedom Charter besides the national minimum wage?

Right to privacy and security

Right to free speech and assembly

Right to vote, health, and movement

Right to education and property

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did the Freedom Charter play in the development of South Africa's Constitution?

It was a temporary document with no lasting impact.

It served as a foundation for the Constitution.

It was completely disregarded in the final Constitution.

It was only used for international relations.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was instrumental in drafting the constitutional principles for South Africa?

Justice Albie Sachs

Desmond Tutu

Nelson Mandela

Thabo Mbeki

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization was responsible for drafting the constitutional principles?

The Constitutional Court

The South African Parliament

The African National Congress

The United Nations

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who charged individuals like Albie Sachs to draft the constitutional principles?

Desmond Tutu

Oliver Tambo

Jacob Zuma

Nelson Mandela