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CPD1501 Assignment 2 Semester 2 2024 (623079) - DUE 2 September 2024
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- CPD1501 (CPD1501)
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- University Of South Africa
CPD1501 Assignment 2 Semester 2 2024 (623079) QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
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[Date]CPD1501 Assignment 2
Semester 2 2024
(623079) - DUE 2
September 2024
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
, CPD1501 Assignment 2 Semester 2 2024 (623079) - DUE 2 September 2024
Question 1
How can citizens hold public officials accountable in a democratic society?
Provide examples of accountability mechanisms in South Africa. (25)
In a democratic society, citizens can hold public officials accountable through
various mechanisms that ensure transparency, responsiveness, and integrity in
governance. Here are some key ways citizens can hold public officials accountable,
along with examples specific to South Africa:
1. Elections and Voting
• Periodic Elections: Citizens have the power to vote public officials in or out
of office through regular, free, and fair elections. This is the most direct
form of accountability.
• Example in South Africa: The national and provincial elections held every
five years allow South Africans to choose their representatives in the
National Assembly and provincial legislatures.
2. Legislative Oversight
• Parliamentary Committees: Committees in parliament can summon
officials to explain their actions and decisions. These committees review
government policies, expenditures, and administration.
• Example in South Africa: The Standing Committee on Public Accounts
(SCOPA) in South Africa scrutinizes public spending and ensures that
government expenditure is in line with the approved budget.
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