1994 South African general election

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. Where is 1994 South African general election?Southernmost country of Africa
2. How big is 1994 South African general election?1,221,037 square kilometers (471,445 sq mi)
3. What language do people speak in 1994 South African general election?English, Afrikaans, Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, Tswana, Pedi, Venda, Tsonga, Swazi, Ndebele
4. What is the population (1994 estimate)?Approximately 40.6 million
5. What is the capitals?Pretoria (executive), Cape Town (legislative), Bloemfontein (judicial)

Herrenvolk Democracy: A political system where a minority group holds power and denies rights to the majority, often based on race.
Universal Suffrage: The right of all adult citizens to vote in political elections, regardless of race, gender, property ownership, or other qualifications.
Independent Electoral Commission (IEC): An independent body established to manage and oversee elections, ensuring fairness and transparency.
Government of National Unity: A broad-based coalition government formed by major political parties to promote national reconciliation and stability during a transition period.