Africa Government and Economy Review

Which of the following changes were NOT made to Kenya’s constitution in 2010?

• Abolishing the office of the Prime Minister

• Increased female participation

• Removal of citizen’s rights

• Promises to reduce corruption

Corruption, less women’s participation, and unprotected freedoms are problems in Kenya and Nigeria’s governments.

• True

• False

Which country would ALL citizens be allowed to vote at age 18?

• South Africa

• Nigeria

• Kenta

• All 3

The government of South Africa has always treated all citizens fairly and equally.

• True

• False

The form of government with the MOST citizen participation is an autocracy.

• True

• False

African governments have always provided money for public education like here in America.

• True

• False

Kenya and South Africa are examples of a democratic government. In a democratic government, there can be two different forms, parliamentary or presidential. Which statement is true regarding the difference between a parliamentary government and a presidential government?

• They are the same just different names

• Presidential system has the stronger legislature

• In a parliamentary system the leader is selected by the legislature

• In a parliamentary system the people elect a prime minister

Why are literacy rates for girls lower than those for boys in Africa?

• Very few schools have been opened for girls in either country

• Girls have shown they cannot do schoolwork as easily as boys.

• Most girls in these countries have no interest in going to school.

• Traditional views say that girls should be married rather than educated.

Which of the following is NOT an effect of government instability in Africa?

• Famine

• Poverty

• High literacy rates

• Low literacy rates

Which of the following is NOT a factor that leads to famine in Africa?

• Stable governments

• Diseases like AIDS and Malaria

• Human forces like war

• Climate changes like drought