Public Administration N4 – Principles and Guidelines for a Democratic Society Q & A

Question 1.1 

Explain what you understand by the following principle of democracy: ‘The government of the people by the people.

Read the following extract and answer the questions. 
The constitution is a very important law for the people of South Africa as it ensures that the government should always protect the rights of all citizens. It lays down the three levels of government, all the major institutions of the state, and their respective powers and functions.

1.2  The rights of all citizens are mentioned in the Bill of Rights. Name EIGHT rights in the constitution