Government

1. What is the primary role of the government as described in the script?

2. What is a defining characteristic of South Africa’s governmental system?

3. Which level of government interacts directly with the citizens of a country?

4. What are examples of public goods and services provided by the government?

5. How does the government raise money to provide public goods and services?

6. What role do civil servants play in the economy?

7. What is the purpose of subsidies and grants provided by the government?

8. Which government department is responsible for collecting taxes in South Africa?

9. What does the term “infrastructure” refer to?

10. How does a strong economy benefit both households and businesses, according to the script?