Democratic transition in South Africa

Question 1MediumLevel 26

South Africa's democratic transition was not only an electoral change but an example of which larger change?

AChange from racial discrimination to equal citizenshipBChange from monarchy to empireCChange from democracy to apartheidDChange from equality to separation

Question 2MediumLevel 26

Why was reconciliation necessary for constitution making in South Africa after the end of apartheid?

ASo that only one race could ruleBSo former opposing groups could make new democratic rules togetherCSo voting rights could be stoppedDSo discrimination could be given a new form

Question 3MediumLevel 26

How did the anti-apartheid struggle influence constitutional design in South Africa?

AIt strengthened racial privilegesBIt limited voting rightsCIt placed equality rights and dignity at the centreDIt reduced democratic participation

Question 4MediumLevel 26

What was the constitutional importance of the 1994 elections in South Africa?

AThey were only the return of old rulersBThey were meant to end the constitutionCThey were only for the white minorityDThey began democracy with universal participation

Question 5MediumLevel 26

What was the most important democratic message of Nelson Mandela's leadership?

AChoosing equality and reconciliation instead of revengeBMaintaining racial separationCGiving permanent power to one raceDStopping democratic elections

Question 6MediumLevel 26

After the experience of apartheid what did South Africa's constitution especially emphasise?

ARacial separation and privilegeBHuman rights equality and dignityCMinority rule and suppressionDRule without elections

Question 7MediumLevel 26

If political rights were limited on racial basis under apartheid what should have been the first goal of democratic transition?

AEqual political rights for all citizensBSecurity only for old rulersCNew discriminatory lawsDEnding voting

Question 8MediumLevel 26

Why was compromise a strength and not a weakness in South Africa's constitution making?

ABecause it increased discriminationBBecause conflicting groups could agree on common rulesCBecause it stopped electionsDBecause only one party got rights

Question 9MediumLevel 26

Why did the apartheid system clash with the basic idea of a democratic constitution?

ABecause it gave equal vote to allBBecause it denied human equalityCBecause it protected everyone's rightsDBecause it increased universal participation

Question 10MediumLevel 26

What lesson about a constitution is learnt from South Africa's democratic journey?

AA constitution can move society from injustice to justiceBA constitution is only a private document of rulersCA constitution makes discrimination compulsoryDA constitution stops elections

Question 11MediumLevel 26

How did the new constitution in South Africa distance itself from old apartheid laws?

AIt continued racial privilegesBIt limited law only to whitesCIt adopted equal rights and anti-discrimination principlesDIt linked citizenship with race

Question 12MediumLevel 26

What can be considered the most difficult moral decision in South Africa's democratic transition?

AChoosing reconciliation instead of revenge after old injusticeBEnding voting completelyCDeclaring one race superiorDLimiting rights

Question 13MediumLevel 26

How should the role of the African National Congress be correctly understood?

AIt was an organisation linked with anti-apartheid struggle and democratic rightsBIt was an organisation strengthening apartheidCIt was only a trade bodyDIt was a group stopping voting

Question 14MediumLevel 26

The South African example is important in constitutional design because it shows what?

AConstitution only decides election symbolsBConstitution can transform a conflict-ridden society into a new democratic frameworkCConstitution is unrelated to societyDConstitution is only a rule for tax collection

Question 15MediumLevel 26

If someone says only power changed in South Africa which answer would be more correct?

APower changed but had no relation with social equalityBIt was a change in power as well as citizenship rights and equalityCOnly the king changedDNo democratic change happened

Question 16MediumLevel 26

The importance of protection of rights in South Africa's constitution was linked with which experience?

ADenial of rights during apartheidBExperience of complete equalityCPower change without struggleDExperience of monarchy

Question 17MediumLevel 26

Which political principle was most important in South Africa's change from apartheid to democracy?

ADominance of one raceBEqual citizenshipCHereditary ruleDSecret power

Question 18MediumLevel 26

Which principle was strengthened when all races got voting rights in new South Africa?

AUniversal adult franchiseBHereditary rightCRacial separationDMinority rule

Question 19MediumLevel 26

Why was it necessary to avoid politics of revenge after the end of apartheid?

ASo the new society remains in permanent conflictBSo trust and cooperation for a democratic constitution could developCSo discrimination could restartDSo elections could be stopped

Question 20MediumLevel 26

What was the most direct relation of democratic transition in South Africa with the constitution?

AThe constitution gave a framework of equal citizen rights in place of old racial discriminationBThe constitution made apartheid permanentCThe constitution ended all electionsDThe constitution recognised citizenship only of whites

Democratic transition in South Africa

Quiz this set

South Africa's democratic transition was not only an electoral change but an example of which larger change?

Why was reconciliation necessary for constitution making in South Africa after the end of apartheid?

How did the anti-apartheid struggle influence constitutional design in South Africa?

What was the constitutional importance of the 1994 elections in South Africa?

What was the most important democratic message of Nelson Mandela's leadership?

After the experience of apartheid what did South Africa's constitution especially emphasise?

If political rights were limited on racial basis under apartheid what should have been the first goal of democratic transition?

Why was compromise a strength and not a weakness in South Africa's constitution making?

Why did the apartheid system clash with the basic idea of a democratic constitution?

What lesson about a constitution is learnt from South Africa's democratic journey?

How did the new constitution in South Africa distance itself from old apartheid laws?

What can be considered the most difficult moral decision in South Africa's democratic transition?

How should the role of the African National Congress be correctly understood?

The South African example is important in constitutional design because it shows what?

If someone says only power changed in South Africa which answer would be more correct?

The importance of protection of rights in South Africa's constitution was linked with which experience?

Which political principle was most important in South Africa's change from apartheid to democracy?

Which principle was strengthened when all races got voting rights in new South Africa?

Why was it necessary to avoid politics of revenge after the end of apartheid?

What was the most direct relation of democratic transition in South Africa with the constitution?

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Democratic transition in South Africa

Quiz this set

South Africa's democratic transition was not only an electoral change but an example of which larger change?

Why was reconciliation necessary for constitution making in South Africa after the end of apartheid?

How did the anti-apartheid struggle influence constitutional design in South Africa?

What was the constitutional importance of the 1994 elections in South Africa?

What was the most important democratic message of Nelson Mandela's leadership?

After the experience of apartheid what did South Africa's constitution especially emphasise?

If political rights were limited on racial basis under apartheid what should have been the first goal of democratic transition?

Why was compromise a strength and not a weakness in South Africa's constitution making?

Why did the apartheid system clash with the basic idea of a democratic constitution?

What lesson about a constitution is learnt from South Africa's democratic journey?

How did the new constitution in South Africa distance itself from old apartheid laws?

What can be considered the most difficult moral decision in South Africa's democratic transition?

How should the role of the African National Congress be correctly understood?

The South African example is important in constitutional design because it shows what?

If someone says only power changed in South Africa which answer would be more correct?

The importance of protection of rights in South Africa's constitution was linked with which experience?

Which political principle was most important in South Africa's change from apartheid to democracy?

Which principle was strengthened when all races got voting rights in new South Africa?

Why was it necessary to avoid politics of revenge after the end of apartheid?

What was the most direct relation of democratic transition in South Africa with the constitution?

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