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How were the roles of elections and the constitution different in South Africa’s democratic transition?

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Correct answer: Elections gave representation and the constitution set rights and rules

The correct answer is A. Elections and a constitution perform different but connected functions in a democracy. Elections allow citizens to choose representatives and give a government democratic legitimacy. A constitution provides the basic framework within which that government must work: it distributes powers, protects rights and establishes rules that apply to rulers and citizens. In South Africa, democratic elections marked political representation after apartheid, while the constitutional settlement established the principles of equal citizenship and rights. Option A correctly separates these roles. B is wrong because both institutions were essential. C is wrong because the constitution supported democratic elections rather than stopping them. D is wrong because elections do not normally end rights; a constitutional democracy protects rights while allowing representation. Memory cue: elections choose the rulers; the constitution sets the limits and safeguards.

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CivicsElectionsConstitutionDemocratic RepresentationDemocratic Transition In South AfricaConstitutional DesignClass 9 Mcq

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