What is democracy
A democracy is am system in witch people choose their leaders by voting in elections
It requires government and people to follow certain rules
some rules
Every person live in country has rights to freedom
Everyone must respect each others rights
The gov cannot do whatever it wants it has to follow then constitution
Key features of democracy
A multi party political system paired with political tolerance
Respect for basic human rights
A democratic voting system
Respect for the rule of law
democratic governance
Citizen participation
Before 1994 SA was not a democracy. Most citizens could not vote in elections and express their views in newspapers. could go to prison if disagree with government. black people not allowed to own land run businesses. go to school or work inplaces white people lived and woked
for the first time in 1994 all adult citizens could vote anc won election wi6h mandela
all societies have rules and laws if not very difficult to live peacefully. constitution says how laws must be made . schools alsohave rules. rules should stick to rules of the constitution
justice means treat people fairly. also means making sure that people follow the laws. if people break laws they are punished all south Africans under equal law. no person treated differently laws protect rights of all south Africans
anyone suspected of committing a crime has the right to a fair trial this is part of the justice system person suspected of a crime is charged with the crime and goes to court evidence must be given that the person is guilty if evidence shows the person is guilty judge decided punishment may be fine in money or a prison sentance
everyone has equal rights bill of rights l9ist of rights for each person