7th Africa Econ and Govt Test Prep

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Which statement correctly compares autocratic and democratic governments? Citizens can participate more in democratic governments.

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Citizens can participate more in democratic governments.

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Parliamentary and presidential forms of government have many similarities. What is one major difference?

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In a presidential form of government, the president is elected directly by the citizens of the country.

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Based on the above information, South Africa would be considered to have what type of government?

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parliamentary democracy

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How is the head of government in Kenya chosen?

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He/she is directly elected by the citizens of Kenya.

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Due to problems in Sierra Leone such as lack of medicines, doctors, and difficult access to medical facilities, which of these probably could happen?
- Citizens could get to an emergency room quickly.
- The spread of disease could easily be monitored.
- Diseases could spread very quickly.
- Doctors can easily treat their patients.

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Diseases could spread very quickly.

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In Kenya, males average 10 years of schooling and females 9 years. The literacy rate for males is 90% and females 80%. In Sudan the literacy rate for males is 61% and for females 50%. What could you conclude about the opportunity for education in the Sudan compared to Kenya?

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Females have more opportunity for education in Kenya than Sudan

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What is one of the major consequences of the numerous civil wars affecting the treatment of AIDS patients in Africa?

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Disruption in the distribution of medicine

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Which of the following is a description of a command economy?

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The government controls all aspects of this system. Although the government sets aside resources for the common good of the people, this system was not designed to meet the wants of consumers.

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Which of the following is a description of a market economy? This system allows people to make their own economic choices including starting a business; it also allows consumers to spend their money as they wish.

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This system allows people to make their own economic choices including starting a business; it also allows consumers to spend their money as they wish.

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In all countries, business and industry are owned by both individuals and the government. This kind of economy is known as

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mixed.