Class 9 Political Science Chapter 2: Constitutional Design
Class 9 Political Science Chapter 2: Constitutional Design Democratic Constitution in South Africa Q: What was 'Apartheid'? A: It was the official policy of racial separation and ill-treatment of blacks followed by the white government of South Africa. Q: Who fought against the apartheid system and was imprisoned for 28 years? A: Nelson Mandela , along with seven other leaders who were sentenced to life imprisonment in 1964. Q: Which organization served as the umbrella body that led the struggle against the policies of segregation? A: The African National Congress (ANC) . Q: When did South Africa officially become a democratic country? A: At midnight on 26 April 1994 , when the new national flag of the Republic of South Africa was unfurled. Q: Who became the first President of the newly born democracy in South Africa? A: Nelson Mandela . Why Do We Need a Constitution? Q: What is a 'Constitution'? A: It is the supreme law of a country , containing a set of writt...