1. How would Maya's life be different in South Africa today?
Answer:
In 1994, South Africa abolished the Apartheid laws, and discrimination between races ended.
Earlier before 1994, the following was life in South Africa:
- Apartheid law allows the separation of people on the basis of race( white, black, Indian, and colored).
- Non-white people did not have the right to vote.
- The good land of the country was occupied by white.
- Non-white people did not have the right to use common facilities.
- Hospitals, ambulances, buses, trains, the schools were different for different races.
2. What are the various ways in which people participate in the process of government?
Answer:
The following ara way in which they participate in the process of government:
- People elect leaders to represent them and representatives take decisions on the behalf of people.
- People make accountable and oppose the government decision via dharnas, rallies, strikes, and signature appeal.
3. Why do you think we need the government to find solutions to any disputes or conflicts?
Answer:
- We choose the government to take the decision on behalf of us, the decision includes all including the dispute or conflict between people and government or between the states.
4. What actions does the government take to ensure that all people are treated equally?
Answer:
For social justice, equality among people is foremost important; for that government has taken the following actions:
- Made law against untouchability; now everyone has the opportunity to go to school, hospital, temple, and free to do any job.
- The government has made special provisions such as lowering school fees, free health facilities to enable social justice for the girl children.
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