South Africa's constitutional democracy features a three-tier government system and an independent judiciary. The President, both head of state and government, is elected by the National Assembly. The bicameral Parliament, judicial authority, and administrative divisions are key to governance. The nation also grapples with civil unrest and maintains a strong international presence.
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South Africa's government tiers
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South Africa's legislative houses
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South Africa's constitutional oversight
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The leader of ______ is chosen by the ______ Assembly every ______ years from its own members.
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In ______, the ______ can be ousted by the National Assembly via a ______ of no confidence.
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The ______ of South Africa can serve a maximum of ______ terms, aligning with the term of the National Assembly.
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The ______ President, along with Ministers, are appointed by the President to create the ______, overseeing government policy and administration.
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Since apartheid ended, the ______ has been the leading party in South Africa, securing a win in the ______ general elections.
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Legislative capital of South Africa
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Highest court in South Africa
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There are worries about future ______ in ______ that might violate constitutional freedoms.
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repression South Africa
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The way the ______ deals with demonstrations and civil disturbances is widely ______.
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government debated
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The nation has struggled with ______ ______ in the past.
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political repression
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The ______ ______ in South Africa is often a point of contention.
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political landscape
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SA's 2022 Ibrahim Index Rank
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Ranked 6th out of 48 in sub-Saharan Africa.
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SA's Strengths in Governance
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Rule of Law, Transparency, Corruption, Participation, Human Rights.
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SA's Governance Challenge
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Struggles with Safety and Security.
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The highest court in South Africa is the ______ Court.
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Constitutional
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South African law evolved through its ______, ______, and ______ historical periods.
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pre-colonial colonial post-colonial
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In South Africa, the ______ serves as the supreme source of legal authority.
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Constitution
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The South African judiciary includes the ______, High Courts, the Supreme Court of Appeal, and the Constitutional Court.
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Magistrates' Courts
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South Africa's UN involvement
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Founding member of UN, helped draft UN Charter.
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South Africa's strategic partnerships
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Partners with BRICS nations, including China, for economic and political cooperation.
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The SANDF is composed of the ______, ______, ______, and ______.
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Army Navy Air Force Military Health Service
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As of ______, the SANDF had approximately ______ personnel and participated in peacekeeping efforts.
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2019 75,000
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Despite reduced defense budgets, the SANDF supported domestic police during the ______ and the ______.
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2021 South African unrest COVID-19 pandemic
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The SANDF contributes to ______ operations and has been active in peacekeeping across ______.
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UN Peacekeeping Africa
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SAPS workforce size
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Private security industry comparison
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Primary crime concerns in South Africa
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In South Africa, the provincial legislatures appoint ______ and ______ Councils to oversee provincial matters.
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The provinces in South Africa hold authority over sectors such as ______, ______, and ______.
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South Africa is further partitioned into ______ districts, which consist of eight metropolitan and ______ district municipalities.
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These districts in South Africa are further divided into ______ local municipalities.
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The administrative structure of South Africa is designed to enhance governance and service provision at the ______ level.
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The governance system in South Africa aims to meet the needs of its ______ population.
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