Understanding South African Government Functions

The video tutorial covers the role of the executive authority in public finance, focusing on its functions at the central, provincial, and local government levels in South Africa. It explains the structure of government, detailing the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The tutorial outlines the governing and financial functions of the executive authority, including budget preparation, policy formulation, and coordination of state spending. It also highlights the responsibilities of the legislature in making financial decisions, such as tax rates and public service charges.

What are the three branches of government in South Africa?

• Executive, Legislative, Judicial

• Executive, Administrative, Judicial

• Legislative, Administrative, Executive

• Judicial, Legislative, Administrative

Who represents the executive authority at the central government level?

• Town Councillors

• President, Deputy President, and the Cabinet

• Local Legislature

• Premier and MCS

Which of the following is a financial function of the executive authority at the central level?

• Preparation of bills and budget proposals

• Supervising local authorities

• Communicating with the legislature

• Connecting with interest groups

What is a governing function of the executive authority at the provincial level?

• Regulating provincial finances

• Managing provincial debt

• Communicating with provincial administrative authorities

• Preparation of annual provincial budget

Which of the following is a financial function at the provincial level?

• Developing and maintaining economic policies

• Preparation of legislative proposals

• Communicating with interest groups

• Advising local legislature

Who advises the local legislature on its long-term objectives?

• Judicial branch

• Provincial administrative authorities

• Central government

• Executive authority at the local level

What is a governing function of the executive authority at the local government level?

• Formulating policies and drafting bylaws

• Managing provincial debt

• Communicating with central government

• Preparation of legislative proposals

What is one of the responsibilities of the legislature in terms of public finance?

• Decision on tax rates and property tax

• Supervising local authorities

• Preparation of provincial bills

• Execution of approved budget

Which of the following is a decision made by the legislature regarding public finance?

• Communicating with administrative authorities

• Formulating policies

• Preparation of budget proposals

• Raising of loans and capital expenditure

What is the role of the legislature in managing public money?

• Execution of the approved budget

• Collection, safekeeping, and spending of public money

• Preparation of legislative proposals

• Communicating with interest groups