lOMoAR cPSD| 18998289
, lOMoAR cPSD| 18998289
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
May/June 2024
CPD1501
Citizenship, Public Participation and Democracy
100 Marks
Duration 4 (four) Hours
First examiner: Mr Paul Mudau
Second examiner: Mr Sello Selelo
INSTRUCTIONS FOR A TAKE-HOME EXAM ON MYEXAMS
, lOMoAR cPSD| 18998289
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE
ANSWERING THE EXAMINATION QUESTIONS.
1. The examination question paper counts 100 marks. Answer all of the questions.
2. This examination question paper consists of five (5) pages.
3. The duration of the examination is four (4) hours.
4. In addition to the duration of the examination indicated on the timetable, you
are given 30 minutes to FINALISE the uploading of your exam file. Your
exam file must be uploaded via the myExams platform on 18 May 2024
BEFORE 17:15 (South African Standard Time).
5. This is an open-book examination. You may consult your prescribed study
material during the examination. However, you may not simply copy and paste
answers.
6. This examination is proctored via the Invigilator App. You are required to
activate (or log in to) the Invigilator app between 12:30 and 13:15 (South African
Standard Time).
The QR code is below:
, lOMoAR cPSD| 18998289
Question 1
Critically discuss the role of the Independent Electoral Commission in supporting and
strengthening constitutional democracy in South Africa. (20)
Question 2
The different forms of democracy that are common in most democratic constitutional
states are: direct democracy, representative democracy, participatory democracy,
constitutional democracy, and multi-party democracy. Briefly discuss these forms of
democracy and their various features. (20)
Question 3
While marking 30 years of democracy, on 29 May 2024, South Africa will be holding
its seventh general (national and provincial) election since the end of the Apartheid
era in 1994. In your own words, and with reference to provisions of the Constitution,
case law, and examples, succinctly discuss the importance of participation in
democratic electoral processes. (20)
Question 4
Concisely explain, why ‘civic and voter education’ is importance for promoting massive
participation in the democratic electoral processes. (20)
, lOMoAR cPSD| 18998289
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
May/June 2024
CPD1501
Citizenship, Public Participation and Democracy
100 Marks
Duration 4 (four) Hours
First examiner: Mr Paul Mudau
Second examiner: Mr Sello Selelo
INSTRUCTIONS FOR A TAKE-HOME EXAM ON MYEXAMS
, lOMoAR cPSD| 18998289
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE
ANSWERING THE EXAMINATION QUESTIONS.
1. The examination question paper counts 100 marks. Answer all of the questions.
2. This examination question paper consists of five (5) pages.
3. The duration of the examination is four (4) hours.
4. In addition to the duration of the examination indicated on the timetable, you
are given 30 minutes to FINALISE the uploading of your exam file. Your
exam file must be uploaded via the myExams platform on 18 May 2024
BEFORE 17:15 (South African Standard Time).
5. This is an open-book examination. You may consult your prescribed study
material during the examination. However, you may not simply copy and paste
answers.
6. This examination is proctored via the Invigilator App. You are required to
activate (or log in to) the Invigilator app between 12:30 and 13:15 (South African
Standard Time).
The QR code is below:
, lOMoAR cPSD| 18998289
Question 1
Critically discuss the role of the Independent Electoral Commission in supporting and
strengthening constitutional democracy in South Africa. (20)
Question 2
The different forms of democracy that are common in most democratic constitutional
states are: direct democracy, representative democracy, participatory democracy,
constitutional democracy, and multi-party democracy. Briefly discuss these forms of
democracy and their various features. (20)
Question 3
While marking 30 years of democracy, on 29 May 2024, South Africa will be holding
its seventh general (national and provincial) election since the end of the Apartheid
era in 1994. In your own words, and with reference to provisions of the Constitution,
case law, and examples, succinctly discuss the importance of participation in
democratic electoral processes. (20)
Question 4
Concisely explain, why ‘civic and voter education’ is importance for promoting massive
participation in the democratic electoral processes. (20)
