SED2601
ASSIGNMENT 3 (YEAR MODULE)
DUE DATE: 25 July 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than July 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
QUESTION 1:
1.1 Discuss what is meant by the following:
a) Modern Democracy (3 marks)
ANSWER:
Modern democracy is a political system characterized by the principles of political equality,
popular sovereignty, and the rule of law, where citizens have the power to elect their leaders
and influence government decisions. Its characteristics includes free and fair elections,
protection of human rights, and a system of checks and balances to prevent the abuse of
power. Examples include countries like the United States and most European nations
operate under a modern democratic system where citizens vote for their representatives
and have a say in the legislative process.
b) Citizenship Education (3 marks)
ANSWER:
Citizenship education involves teaching individuals, particularly students, about their rights,
responsibilities, and roles as citizens within a democratic society. Its purpose aims to prepare
ASSIGNMENT 3 (YEAR MODULE)
DUE DATE: 25 July 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than July 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
QUESTION 1:
1.1 Discuss what is meant by the following:
a) Modern Democracy (3 marks)
ANSWER:
Modern democracy is a political system characterized by the principles of political equality,
popular sovereignty, and the rule of law, where citizens have the power to elect their leaders
and influence government decisions. Its characteristics includes free and fair elections,
protection of human rights, and a system of checks and balances to prevent the abuse of
power. Examples include countries like the United States and most European nations
operate under a modern democratic system where citizens vote for their representatives
and have a say in the legislative process.
b) Citizenship Education (3 marks)
ANSWER:
Citizenship education involves teaching individuals, particularly students, about their rights,
responsibilities, and roles as citizens within a democratic society. Its purpose aims to prepare
