Ashauna Solomon

2A1
Civics
Wednesday 26 May, 2021

1. What is proportional representation?

Proportional representation an electoral system in which parties gain seats in proportion to the
number of votes cast for them.

2. What is the main role the Ombudsman performs?

The main role of an ombudsman are to investigate complaints and attempt to resolve them.

3. Explain ONE of the roles the CFT performs.

The main function the CFT performs is it gives advice to the government pertaining to how they
can manage their finances.

4. Explain ONE disadvantage of proportional representation?

A disadvantage of proportion representation is the adoption of proportional representation list

systems weakens the link between the elected representative and a constituency.

5. What is the main role the Electoral Council performs?

The main role the Electoral Council performs is to enforce the National Ordinance on
Registration and Finances of Political Parties.

6. What is the main role of the Central Voting Bureau?

The main role of the Central Voting Bureau is to execute the voting and election procedures as
stipulated and regulated in the Electoral Ordinance.

7. What is a budget?

A budget is a spending plan based on income and expenses. An estimate of how much money
you'll make and spend over a certain period of time, such as a month or year.

8. Describe TWO ways how political parties prepare for elections?

9. Explain what a coalition is?

A coalition is temporary alliance for combined action.

 10. Explain TWO advantages a coalition government has?

Coalition governments can reduce corruption. Coalition governments can also include the ideas
of the other political parties.

11. Describe TWO disadvantages of a coalition government.

Coalition governments have instability. Government’s stagnate the economy.