The Role and Structure of the Executive Branch in South African Democracy

The video explores the executive branch of government, its structure, responsibilities, and accountability. It explains the separation of powers in a democracy, focusing on the executive's role in daily administration, law implementation, and policy execution. The national executive includes the president, deputy president, and ministers, while provincial and local executives have their own structures. The executive is accountable to Parliament and subject to judicial oversight, ensuring a balance of power.

What is one of the key features of democracy discussed in the video?

• Centralization of power

• Separation of powers

• Monarchical rule

• Direct democracy

Who is the head of the national executive in South Africa?

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice

• The Prime Minister

• The President

How many ministers can the President of South Africa appoint from outside the National Assembly?

• Ten

• Five

• Two

• None

What is the role of the provincial executive in South Africa?

• To act as the executive council for each province

• To oversee local businesses

• To manage national defense

• To conduct international relations

What is a shared responsibility between national and provincial governments?

• Foreign policy

• Housing

• Military operations

• Judicial appointments

Which body primarily oversees the work of the executive in South Africa?

• The Executive Council

• The Constitutional Court

• The Judiciary

• The National Assembly

What can the judiciary do if a minister's action conflicts with the Constitution?

• Ignore the action

• Support the action

• Declare the action invalid

• Amend the Constitution

What is the primary responsibility of the executive branch?

• To create laws

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To fund laws

At which levels does the executive operate in South Africa?

• National, provincial, and local

• International, national, and local

• Provincial, regional, and local

• National, regional, and international

What ensures the balance of power among the branches of government?

• Executive orders

• Legislative dominance

• Judicial supremacy

• Checks and balances