African Government Review

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What is the leader of a parliamentary system often called?

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prime minister

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Which BEST describe the two predominant forms of a democratic government? Options: dictatorship & republican, presidential & dictatorship, parliamentary & presidential, presidential & confederate

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parliamentary & presidential

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In this type of government, the elected head of the executive branch acts independently of the legislative and judicial branches.

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Presidential Democracy

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In this type of government, political and governmental power is held by the citizens of the country, who choose who among themselves will lead them.

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Democracy

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What is the main DIFFERENCE between a presidential democracy and a parliamentary democracy?

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A President is elected directly by the citizens, while a Prime Minister is elected by the Legislature.

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What kind of government has the MOST citizen participation? Options: Democratic, Autocratic, Oligarchic, Dictatorship

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Democratic

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Which country has been independent of colonial rule for the longest time? Kenya, Sudan, South Africa

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South Africa

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How is the president of South Africa chosen?

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He is elected by the National Assembly

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What type of government does South Africa have?

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parliamentary democracy

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What type of government does Nigeria have?

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presidential democracy