Africa's Governments

Africa Government: South Africa DT#4 Re-Performance Lesson

South Africa is a parliamentary democracy. This means the people elect the legislature (Parliament of South Africa), and the legislature chooses the head of government. This head of government is called the president.

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South Africa

South Africa is still a parliamentary democracy because its head of government is chosen by the legislative branch that the people choose. Its elections are free and fair, and people have many freedoms, such as the right to a trial, right to privacy, and freedom of speech.

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South Africa

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•Compared to Nigeria and Kenya, South Africa’s democracy is much stronger.

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•Elections are fair and the Constitution protects citizens’ rights and freedoms.

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•People can participate in South Africa’s government by voting for representatives, expressing their opinions on issues, and running for office.

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Role of the Citizen

Multiple Choice

South Africa has a ________________________________form of government.

• Presidential Democracy

• Direct Democracy

• Parliamentary Democracy

• Constitutional Monarchy

Multiple Choice

The Head of Government in South Africa is called a

• Chancellor

• Prime Minister

• King

• President

Multiple Choice

Currently, South Africa has one of the weakest democratic governments on the continent of Africa.

• True 

• False