On this page, we will help students to explain how the Government is elected in a democratic country, such as South Africa.
What is the government
The group of people with the authority to govern a country or state; a particular ministry in office is called the government.
How the Government is elected
In terms of how the government is elected in South Africa, the constitution says elections for Parliament must be held once every five years. Every citizen over the age of 18 who is registered can vote. The group of people who are entitled to vote is called the electorate. If the majority of voters are not satisfied with what the government has been doing, they will be able to vote it out of power. The party, which wins the next election, will become the majority party and will therefore be able to form a new government.
How the President is elected in South Africa
The President is elected by the National Assembly (the lower house of the South African Parliament) and must retain the confidence of the Assembly in order to remain in office. South Africans also elect provincial legislatures which govern each of the country’s nine provinces.
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