7th Africa Econ and Govt Test Prep

Which statement correctly compares autocratic and democratic governments?

• Citizens can participate more in democratic governments.

• The government has less power in autocratic governments.

• Citizens can participate more in autocratic governments.

• Autocratic and democratic governments are the same

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

• In a parliamentary form of government, the prime minister is elected directly by citizens of the country.

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

• In a parliamentary form of government, the prime minister appoints the monarch.

• In a presidential form of government, the prime minister is appointed by the monarch.

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

• federalist confederation

• parliamentary democracy

• democratic dictatorship

• presidential democracy

How is the head of government in Kenya chosen?

• He/she inherits the position.

• He/she is chosen by members of the legislature.

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

• He/she is chosen by the previous leader.

The Los Angeles Times describes that in Sierra Leone, "Patients often have problems getting medicines, doctors are lacking, and the nearest medical facility is often miles away and difficult to access on poor roads." Due to these conditions, which of these probably could happen in Sierra Leone?

• 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.

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?

• Females have less opportunity for education in Kenya than in Sudan

• Females in Kenya have the same opportunity for education as males in Sudan

• Females have the same opportunity for education in Kenya as in Sudan

• Females have more opportunity for education in Kenya than Sudan

During the last half of the 20th century Africa has had numerous civil wars. Africa has a serious HIV/AIDS crisis. Over 70% of the people world-wide infected with AIDS live in sub-Saharan Africa. One of the major consequences of the numerous civil wars affecting the treatment of AIDS patients is

• Lack of medical training

• Unsanitary drinking water

• Lack of refugee camps

• Disruption in the distribution of medicine

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

• This system includes elements of the three other economic systems.

• 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.

• 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.

• In this system, social roles and culture play a major role in how goods and services are made, how much money people make, and who can buy certain goods.

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

• This system includes elements of the three other economic systems.

• 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.

• 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.

• In this system, social roles and culture play a major role in how goods and services are made, how much money people make, and who can buy certain goods.

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

• pure market.

• mixed.

• traditional.

• pure command.