Chapter 1: Government's Involvement in the Economy

What is the supreme law of the country?

• The National Budget

• The Bill of Rights

• The Constitution

• The Provincial Act

Which branch of the national government implements the laws?

• Provincial branch

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

• Legislative branch

Who is responsible for coordinating government activities within a province?

• MEC

• President

• Mayor

• Premier

What is the main function of the police in a country?

• Protect from external threats

• Maintain public parks

• Protect from internal threats

• Manage the economy

Which of the following is NOT a basic function of government?

• Maintain internal and external security

• Control the money in circulation

• Provide private sector services

• Protect natural resources

What does the Provincial Legislature approve?

• National budget

• Constitution amendments

• Provincial budget

• Local government policies

What is an example of a service the government provides as a producer?

• Refuse removal

• Private education

• Banking services

• Insurance

What is the role of the municipal council?

• Create laws

• Monitor and execute the municipal budget

• Manage national laws

• Oversee provincial budgets

What does privatisation mean?

• Public services are provided for free

• Private sector manages public businesses for profit

• Government takes control of private businesses

• Government eliminates all private businesses

The National Government has THREE branches. What are they?

• National, Provincial, Local

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial.

• President, Premier, Mayor