Contrast the role of the National Government with the role of the Provincial Government. Would the following tasks be the task of the National Government or the Provincial Government? (1) a) Drafting the National Budget, including allocating money spent on education in South Africa. b) Spending the money allocated to education in the National Budget.

The National Government plays a vital role in national fiscal policy and economic oversight, which includes drafting the National Budget. This means that in South Africa, the National Government is responsible for determining how much money is allocated to various sectors, including education. On the other hand, the Provincial Government is tasked with implementing and managing the allocated budget within its jurisdiction. This means that while the National Government allocates funds for education, it is the Provincial Government that spends this money on local schools, teacher salaries, and educational programs, ensuring that the needs of the community are met effectively.