How often Electoral systems and public participation is asked
Where it was asked
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The questions
Oct/Nov 2017, Q1.22 marks · multiple choice
This is a multiple-choice question requiring you to select the correct answer for each of the following ten items, each worth 2 marks. Identify the case that dealt with the question of whether South African citizens residing in other countries are entitled to vote: option 1) August and Another v Electoral Commission and others (CCT8/99) [1999] ZACC 3, 1999 (3) SA 1, 1999 (4) BCLR 363 (1 April 1999); option 2) Richter v Minister for Home Affairs and Others 2009 (5) BCLR 448 (CC); option 3) Khosa and others v Minister of Social Development and others (2004 (6) BCLR 569 (CC) (4 March 2004); option 4) Larbi-Odam and others v the member of the Executive Council for Education (North West Province) and another, 1998 (1) SA 745 (CC).
Oct/Nov 2017, Q1.82 marks · multiple choice
This is a multiple-choice question requiring you to select the correct answer for each of the following ten items, each worth 2 marks. Choose what the concept of democracy recognises: option 1) that there are three types of democracy, being representative democracy, participatory democracy and popular democracy; option 2) that government does not consider the will of the people; option 3) that the right to vote via the process of elections is the most fundamental aspect of representative democracy; option 4) that the government is not accountable to the electorate.
May/Jun 2017, Q1.32 marks · multiple choice
This is a multiple-choice question on citizenship, public participation and democracy. For each item below, select the one correct answer from the four (or in some cases numbered in brackets) options provided. Identify the correct statement about what the concept of democracy recognises: option 1) that there are three types of democracy, namely representative democracy, participatory democracy and popular democracy; option 2) that government does not consider the will of the people; option 3) that the right to vote via the process of elections is the most fundamental aspect of representative democracy; option 4) that the government is not accountable to the electorate.
Oct/Nov 2016, Q1.32 marks · multiple choice
This question consists of ten multiple-choice items, each worth 2 marks, on citizenship, public participation and democracy. Candidates must select the one correct answer for each item and record their answers on the separate mark-reading sheet. Identify what the concept of democracy recognises, choosing from: (1) that there are three types of democracy, namely representative democracy, participatory democracy and popular democracy; (2) that government does not consider the will of the people; (3) that the right to vote via the process of elections is the most fundamental aspect of representative democracy; (4) that the government is not accountable to the electorate.
Oct/Nov 2016, Q4.110 marks
Explain the process through which a policy is transformed into law, making sure that your response covers all four stages of this process in detail.
Oct/Nov 2016, Q4.215 marks
In your own words, explain what you understand public participation in a democracy to mean. Your answer should refer to both representative democracy and participatory democracy.
Oct/Nov 2015, Q1.52 marks · multiple choice
This is a multiple-choice section that must be answered on a separate mark-reading sheet. For each item below, select the one correct answer from the four options provided. Identify the case in which the question of whether South African citizens residing in other countries are entitled to vote was addressed.
Oct/Nov 2015, Q1.82 marks · multiple choice
This is a multiple-choice section that must be answered on a separate mark-reading sheet. For each item below, select the one correct answer from the four options provided. Choose what the concept of democracy recognises.
May/Jun 2015, Q1.42 marks · multiple choice
This question consists of ten multiple-choice items on South African citizenship, constitutional law and democracy. Candidates must choose the single correct answer for each item and record their responses on the separate mark-reading sheet provided. Indicate in which case the question of whether South African citizens living in other countries are entitled to vote was addressed.
May/Jun 2015, Q5.15 marks
Discuss the system of proportional representation and explain what this system means for the South African electoral system.
May/Jun 2015, Q5.25 marks
In your own words, explain what you understand public participation in a democracy to mean. In your answer, you should refer to both representative democracy and participatory democracy.
May/Jun 2015, Q5.35 marks
Discuss the process through which a policy becomes law. In your answer, you should discuss the four (4) stages of this process in detail.
Oct/Nov 2013, Q1.42 marks · multiple choice
This is a multiple-choice section on citizenship, public participation and democracy. Select the one correct answer for each of the following items. Identify the case in which the question whether South African citizens in other countries are entitled to vote was dealt with.
Oct/Nov 2013, Q1.72 marks · multiple choice
This is a multiple-choice section on citizenship, public participation and democracy. Select the one correct answer for each of the following items. Identify what the concept of democracy recognises, according to the options given.
Oct/Nov 2013, Q4.15 marks
Explain the system of proportional representation and describe what this system means for the electoral system used in South Africa.
Oct/Nov 2013, Q4.215 marks
In your own words, explain what you understand public participation in a democracy to mean. Your answer should refer to both representative democracy and participatory democracy.
Oct/Nov 2013, Q4.310 marks
Discuss the process through which a policy becomes law, making sure that your answer covers the four (4) stages of this process in detail.
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