Public Administration N4 — Document
June 2018 — N4 — Public Administration
N4
2018
Nated Business
Preparing document
📋 Document Analysis
See full analysis
Questions — A Preview of What to Expect in the Document
50
This section provides a quick preview of questions from the document. It may not display every question or the complete wording of each one. For the full content, including diagrams, tables and other information, view the original PDF above.
Q1— Section header —
1.10\in the ANSWER BOOK.
1.1rivate administration aims to make prop er laws and regulations for society.
1.2South Africans living overseas during elections are un ble to register and vote in general elections.
1.3The executive authority a t the provincial level of government rests with the cabinet.
1.4State owned enterprises are part of the eco nomic activities in a country and provide essential services.
1.5The c onstitution makes provision for the principle of government by majority rule.
1.6A matter before the constitutional court must be heard by at least eight judges.
1.7The rule of law states that no one is above the l aw except the state resident.
1.8A state has public institutions to maintain law and order.
1.9Members of p arliament are elected by the people of South Africa.
1.1020
Q2— Section header —
2.10\the ANSWER BOOK. COLUMN COLUMN
2.2.3
2.10Prepares agendas and writes minutes Smallest unit in a community Freedom of freet hinking Qualification to gain citizenship Supreme authority during transformation process Legislative institution
Q3— Section header —
3.1.1Briefly explain the function of a commission of enquiry as a role player within government. (2\
3.1.2The p resident is a n example of a political office bearer within government Brief ly explain how political office bearers play an important role in
3.1.3The state p resident has been given ma ny powers and functions by the constitution. Apart from appointing a commission of enquiry, the resident has the power to appoint a cabinet. Explain wh
3.1.4The chief ustice is the he ad of the Constitutional Court Briefly explain why the role of chief j ustice within the Constitutiona
3.1.5Dif ferentiate between the role of the public protector and the role of auditor general within
3.2Read t he scenario and answer the questions. After the last local elections in South Africa, there is a significant opportunity for newly elected mayors and councillors to boost job creation amo ng small
3.2.1Explain the purpose of an election for local government. (2\
3.2.2Name the institution responsibl e for elections in South Africa. (2\
3.2.3
3.2.4Although m ayors cannot change national policy, there are opportunities to better imp lement policies at local level. Identify SIX matters that m unicipalities deal with in their loc al area to serve the needs of the community.
Q4— Section header —
4.1
4.1.2Identify SIX characteristics indicating that South Africa is a democratic state. (6\
4.1.3In a democratic state the underlying principle states that all power must be divide between legislative, executive and judiciary authorities Discuss how this division of powers differs for each authority
4.1.4List the NINE provinces of South Africa (9\
4.2To vote in the elections people must reg ister as voters. Although the election of representatives for the citizens of a country is a purely political affair, there is a comprehensive administrative process
4.2.1Explain who may NOT qualify to vote in the general elections of South Africa. (4\
4.2.2Different types of voting materials must be provided to all voting stations to stop irregularities and to con trol voting. Explain how these voting materials play an important role during the voting process.
Q5— Section header —
5.1.1
5.1.2
5.1.3
5.1.4The constitution states that a deputy p resident must be a ppointed within government. Explain w hy the role of the deputy president is important for
5.240
Q6— Section header —
6.1omplete the following table about the central level of government by writing the answer next to the quest ion number (6.1.1
6.1.6\ the ANSWER BOOK. Legislative authority
6.1.2and National Council of Provinces
6.1Administrative executive institutions
6.1.6
6.2The National Council of Provinces ensures provincial representation at the highest level of government. Describe how the composition of the National C ouncil of Provinces ensures this representation at t
6.3An act of p arliament can prevail over provincial laws. Discuss FOUR conditions where an ct of arliament can prevail over
6.4Parliament makes laws t hat affect municipalities. The m unicipal manager en forces these laws and policies. Describe FIVE functions to show the important role played by the municipal manager within a municipality.
Topics Identified
1
Business Plan
Mark Allocation
Total160 marks
Sections20 + 20 + 40 + 40 + 40 + 40 = 200 marks
Paper information
TitleDocument
SubjectPublic Administration
LevelN4
Document typeQuestion paper
Year2018
MonthJune
Pages8
Downloads7
Examination context
Decade2010s
Years ago8y
SeasonWinter (SH)
Start dayFriday
Exam periodJune 2018
Days since exam3,054
About Public Administration examination preparation
This TVET examination resource can be used as part of a structured revision programme. Past papers are most useful when learners attempt questions independently, work within a realistic time limit, and review their answers afterwards.
How to use this resource for revision
A TVET past examination paper is most useful when it is treated as an active revision exercise. Try the questions yourself before checking the corresponding memorandum. Where you make an error, identify the reason — was it a knowledge gap, a calculation mistake, an interpretation issue, or an examination technique problem?
For stronger examination practice, complete the paper without unnecessary interruptions and keep track of the questions that take the most time. Afterwards, review the memorandum and separate knowledge gaps from mistakes caused by interpretation, calculation, structure, or examination technique.
understanding question requirements
applying subject knowledge
working under time constraints
checking answers
identifying revision priorities
A practical revision approach
Start by completing the resource without looking at the memorandum. Review incorrect and incomplete answers afterwards and make a short revision list based on the areas that caused difficulty.
File details
File size211.6 KB
Pages8
Archived on8 September 2026
File age46d
ContributorFreeMode
Fingerprint5C7D3FFB295B
Questions and learner discussion
Log in to ask a question or leave a review.
No questions or discussions have been posted yet.