South Africa and Democracy

ANC, the largest political party in South Africa. What does ANC stand for?

• Afrikaner National Coalition

• African National Commission

• African National Congress

• Africa's New Coalition

What type of government does South Africa have?

• Federal Republic

• Dictatorship

• Confederation

• Republic

Nelson Mandela - one of the greatest statesmen of history. What was his occupation prior to being arrested?

• Teacher

• Lawyer

• Shop owner

• Clerk

What was the name of the government system that enforced strict segregation of races, and is also the Afrikaner word for 'to keep apart?'

• Democracy

• Racism

• Apartheid

• Nationalism

What was the name of the first democratically elected president in South Africa?

• F.W. de Clerk

• Jan van Riebeeck

• Nelson Mandela

• J.B.M. Hertzog

The word democracy means:

• The rule of the people

• The rule of power

• People with power

• Best form of government

Which is NOT a characteristic of a democracy?

• Only the wealthy can vote.

• free elections

• limits on lawmakers

• citizens rule

Which of the following is a responsibility as a student?

• To learn

• To eat lunch

• to have recess

• to have friends

Why do the individual voters have more power in a democracy than they do in an autocracy?

• Kings are always cruel leaders.

• All of the power stays in the hands of the local governments.

• The people play a role in deciding who rules.

• Voters in democratic countries always choose qualified leaders.

How is the president of South Africa chosen?

• He is chosen by the country's religious leaders.

• He is elected by the National Assembly.

• He is appointed by the king.

• He is identified by the people in a national election.