Democracy and voting South Africa Unit 1

What is a democracy?

• A government system where only one person rules

• A government system where everyone has the right to vote to elect the leaders

• A government system without any leaders

• A government system with only military leaders

What does voting mean?

• Making a mark on a voting form to choose a representative

• Writing a letter to the government

• Attending a government meeting

• Watching a political debate on TV

Who makes and carries out the rules and laws in a country?

• Citizens

• Government

• Schools

• Banks

What is a democratic election?

• A random selection of leaders

• A free and fair process where all adult citizens can vote

• A selection of leaders by the president

• A voting process only for wealthy people

Who are citizens?

• People of a country

• Leaders of a country

• Tourists visiting a country

• Students in a school

When did South Africa hold its first democratic elections?

• June 16, 1976
• September 24, 1995
• March 21, 2000
• April 27, 1994

What is a political party?

• A group of people who have similar ideas about how a country should be run

• A group of people who organize social events

• A group of students in a school

• A group of athletes

What is a ballot paper?

• A form given to a voter to mark which party they are voting for

• A report card from school

• A map of the country

• A page from a book

How often are elections held in South Africa?

• Every three years
• Every ten years
• Every five years
• Every seven years

Who were NOT allowed to vote before 1994 in South Africa?

• Indian South Africans

• Colored South Africans
• Black South Africans
• White South Africans