SED2601 Assignment
3 2024 - DUE 25 July
2024
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
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, SED2601 Assignment 3 2024 - DUE 25 July 2024
Question 1
1.1 Discuss what is meant by the following: a) Modern democracy (3) b)
Citizenship education (3) 8
1.2 Discuss the two types of citizenship education, and indicate which
approach (active or passive) you think is the best one for learners.
Substantiate your answer. (10)
1.3 Discuss the two main features of the apartheid state in South Africa.
(4)2.1 Explain why it is important that learners understand the notion of
democracy in the new South Africa (after apartheid). (6)
2.2 Explain ‘soft’ and ‘hard’ notions of community participation in citizenship
education. (4)
2.3 Explain what a cosmopolitan approach to citizenship education entails
and indicate how learners could benefit from this approach. (10)
**Question 1**
**1.1 Discuss what is meant by the following:**
**a) Modern democracy (3)**
Modern democracy is a system of government where power is vested in
the people, who exercise that power directly or through elected
representatives. It is characterized by free and fair elections, protection of
human rights, the rule of law, and a separation of powers among the
executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Modern democracies
emphasize political equality, ensuring that all citizens have the right to
participate in political processes.
**b) Citizenship education (3)**
3 2024 - DUE 25 July
2024
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
[DATE]
[COMPANY NAME]
[Company address]
, SED2601 Assignment 3 2024 - DUE 25 July 2024
Question 1
1.1 Discuss what is meant by the following: a) Modern democracy (3) b)
Citizenship education (3) 8
1.2 Discuss the two types of citizenship education, and indicate which
approach (active or passive) you think is the best one for learners.
Substantiate your answer. (10)
1.3 Discuss the two main features of the apartheid state in South Africa.
(4)2.1 Explain why it is important that learners understand the notion of
democracy in the new South Africa (after apartheid). (6)
2.2 Explain ‘soft’ and ‘hard’ notions of community participation in citizenship
education. (4)
2.3 Explain what a cosmopolitan approach to citizenship education entails
and indicate how learners could benefit from this approach. (10)
**Question 1**
**1.1 Discuss what is meant by the following:**
**a) Modern democracy (3)**
Modern democracy is a system of government where power is vested in
the people, who exercise that power directly or through elected
representatives. It is characterized by free and fair elections, protection of
human rights, the rule of law, and a separation of powers among the
executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Modern democracies
emphasize political equality, ensuring that all citizens have the right to
participate in political processes.
**b) Citizenship education (3)**
