Africa's Governments (week of August 25-29)

Multiple Choice

Kenya is currently a ___ republic with an elected president and a bicameral legislature.

• democratic
• autocratic

• communist

• constitutional

Multiple Choice

What are the two houses that make up Kenya's Parliament?

• The Senate and the National Assembly

• The House of Commons and the House of Lords

• The Congress and the Senate

• The House of Representatives and the Senate

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Kenya's presidential democracy is correct?

• The president is elected directly by citizens every 5 years.

• The president is chosen by the vice president

• The president serves for life.

• The president is chosen every 15ish years

Multiple Choice

Based on the images, what is one way citizens participate in Kenya's democracy?

• By voting in elections

• By serving as president

• By making laws directly

• By appointing judges

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Nigeria's president is correct?

• The president acts as both chief executive and head of state.

• The president only attends ceremonies and does not run the country.

• The president has no real power in government.

• The president is not involved in international relations.

Multiple Choice

What is the chief executive called in South Africa?

• Prime Minister

• President

Multiple Choice

How are leaders chosen in South Africa?

• Citizens directly vote for their leader

• The parliament selects one of its members to be the president