Democratic transition in South Africa

Question 1MediumLevel 27

Why was participation of different groups necessary in South Africa's Constituent Assembly?

ASo that the Constitution was only for the richBSo that apartheid laws could be savedCSo that the Constitution became acceptable to all communitiesDSo that the majority could be excluded

Question 2MediumLevel 27

Which principle did South Africa's new Constitution strengthen?

ARule by birthBRacial superiorityCPermanent power of one groupDEquality before law

Question 3MediumLevel 27

Separate public facilities under apartheid were an example of what?

AState-approved racial discriminationBComplete civic equalityCExpansion of free educationDCultural celebration

Question 4MediumLevel 27

What was one of the hardest challenges before the new democracy in South Africa?

ASettling all citizens near the seaBBuilding trust and equality after past injusticeCBanning all languagesDKeeping the Constitution secret

Question 5MediumLevel 27

What did negotiations between the African National Congress and white rulers show?

AConflict can be turned into a constitutional solutionBDialogue is not needed in democracyCMinority rule is always correctDElections weaken society

Question 6MediumLevel 27

What lesson about constitution-making is learned from South Africa's experience?

AA Constitution should be only the will of the winnerBConsent of diverse groups is important in a ConstitutionCConstitution-making is unrelated to electionsDRights are not needed in a Constitution

Question 7MediumLevel 27

Why was the anti-apartheid movement social as well as political?

ABecause it was only for tax collectionBBecause it only wanted to change foreign policyCBecause it wanted equal dignity in everyday lifeDBecause it wanted to close education

Question 8MediumLevel 27

Why did the black majority in South Africa choose a constitutional path instead of revenge?

ASo that lasting peace and shared democracy could be builtBSo that apartheid could be reintroducedCSo that no elections took placeDSo that only one race remained citizens

Question 9MediumLevel 27

F. W. de Klerk's role in South Africa's transition was connected with what?

AStarting democratic negotiations and reformsBMaking apartheid harsherCCompletely stopping democracyDKeeping the Constituent Assembly dissolved

Question 10MediumLevel 27

What was the importance of the list of rights in South Africa's new order?

AIt gave rights only to rulersBIt protected citizens' liberty and equalityCIt ended voting rightsDIt closed the courts

Question 11MediumLevel 27

Why is the end of apartheid considered a victory of democracy?

ABecause it legally accepted racial superiorityBBecause it reduced people's participationCBecause it opened the way for equal political participationDBecause it ended the Constitution

Question 12MediumLevel 27

Why was it necessary to include minority concerns in South Africa's Constitution?

ASo that all groups felt secure in the new democracyBSo that the majority did not get citizenshipCSo that the bill of rights was removedDSo that elections became only symbolic

Question 13MediumLevel 27

What difference between majoritarianism and democracy did South Africa's constitution-making show?

AIn democracy only the majority's will is enoughBIn democracy rights and minority protection are also necessaryCDemocracy does not need a ConstitutionDMajoritarianism always gives equality

Question 14MediumLevel 27

What was the symbolic meaning of Mandela's release from prison in South Africa's transition?

AMoving from old conflict toward new dialogueBFull support for apartheidCEnd of voting rightsDReturn of monarchy

Question 15MediumLevel 27

Why was removing apartheid laws not enough in South Africa?

ABecause old injustice and mistrust still existed in societyBBecause everyone was already equalCBecause no Constitution was neededDBecause elections are always harmful

Question 16MediumLevel 27

How did the Constitution limit government power in the new South Africa?

ABy giving unlimited power to the governmentBThrough citizens' rights and rulesCBy stopping electionsDBy removing the judiciary

Question 17MediumLevel 27

Why was establishing democracy in South Africa not merely a change of rulers?

ABecause it changed the meaning of citizenship and rightsBBecause no election took placeCBecause apartheid continuedDBecause the Constitution was stopped

Question 18MediumLevel 27

What was the importance of international pressure in the anti-apartheid struggle?

AIt increased pressure on the apartheid regime to changeBIt gave moral support to apartheidCIt ended the African National CongressDIt stopped democratic elections

Question 19MediumLevel 27

What balance was most necessary while drafting South Africa's new Constitution?

ABalance between majority aspirations and minority safeguardsBBalance between education and weatherCBalance between sports and tradeDBalance between sea and mountains

Question 20MediumLevel 27

What was the biggest danger if negotiations had failed in South Africa's transition?

AMore social violence and mistrustBImmediate complete equalityCEasy acceptance of the ConstitutionDAutomatic strengthening of democracy

Democratic transition in South Africa

Quiz this set

Why was participation of different groups necessary in South Africa's Constituent Assembly?

Which principle did South Africa's new Constitution strengthen?

Separate public facilities under apartheid were an example of what?

What was one of the hardest challenges before the new democracy in South Africa?

What did negotiations between the African National Congress and white rulers show?

What lesson about constitution-making is learned from South Africa's experience?

Why was the anti-apartheid movement social as well as political?

Why did the black majority in South Africa choose a constitutional path instead of revenge?

F. W. de Klerk's role in South Africa's transition was connected with what?

What was the importance of the list of rights in South Africa's new order?

Why is the end of apartheid considered a victory of democracy?

Why was it necessary to include minority concerns in South Africa's Constitution?

What difference between majoritarianism and democracy did South Africa's constitution-making show?

What was the symbolic meaning of Mandela's release from prison in South Africa's transition?

Why was removing apartheid laws not enough in South Africa?

How did the Constitution limit government power in the new South Africa?

Why was establishing democracy in South Africa not merely a change of rulers?

What was the importance of international pressure in the anti-apartheid struggle?

What balance was most necessary while drafting South Africa's new Constitution?

What was the biggest danger if negotiations had failed in South Africa's transition?

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Democratic transition in South Africa

Quiz this set

Why was participation of different groups necessary in South Africa's Constituent Assembly?

Which principle did South Africa's new Constitution strengthen?

Separate public facilities under apartheid were an example of what?

What was one of the hardest challenges before the new democracy in South Africa?

What did negotiations between the African National Congress and white rulers show?

What lesson about constitution-making is learned from South Africa's experience?

Why was the anti-apartheid movement social as well as political?

Why did the black majority in South Africa choose a constitutional path instead of revenge?

F. W. de Klerk's role in South Africa's transition was connected with what?

What was the importance of the list of rights in South Africa's new order?

Why is the end of apartheid considered a victory of democracy?

Why was it necessary to include minority concerns in South Africa's Constitution?

What difference between majoritarianism and democracy did South Africa's constitution-making show?

What was the symbolic meaning of Mandela's release from prison in South Africa's transition?

Why was removing apartheid laws not enough in South Africa?

How did the Constitution limit government power in the new South Africa?

Why was establishing democracy in South Africa not merely a change of rulers?

What was the importance of international pressure in the anti-apartheid struggle?

What balance was most necessary while drafting South Africa's new Constitution?

What was the biggest danger if negotiations had failed in South Africa's transition?

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