Africa Government and Economics

In South Africa, the President is elected by members of the National Assembly who are elected by the citizens. This means that South Africa has which type of government?

• unitary system
• direct democracy
• confederal system
• parliamentary democracy

Which statement about South Africa's current form of government is TRUE?

• The government is run as a parliamentary democracy.
• The government is run as a constitutional monarchy.
• The people of South Africa must have served in the military in order to vote.
• The government is an oligarchy in which only a select few are allowed to participate.

Using the information given, you can tell that Nigeria can be classified as a what?

• Unitary State
• Presidential Democracy.
• Parliamentary Democracy
• Constitutional Monarchy

Nigeria's president elected by "direct election." This means that

• the "electoral college" determines the winner.
• the winner receives a majority of the popular vote.
• the legislative branch has to determine the winner.
• the winning candidate must receive 75% of the vote.

The citizens of the country of Kenya citizens elect members of the national legislature to make the laws of the country, and the President to be the head of state and chief executive. This means the country has what type of government?

• Presidential Democracy
• Parliamentary Democracy
• Constitutional Monarchy
• Absolute Monarchy

What is a difference between an authoritarian government and a democratic government?

• In authoritarian governments, the people rule.
• In authoritarian governments, many have power.
• In democracies, the power of the government is limited, and people have the power.
• In democracies, government officials gain power through force.

Which of these is NOT a major problem experienced by many African countries due to political instability?

• limited access to education
• food shortages and malnutrition
• a significant decrease in birth rates
• lack of medical treatment and supplies

Which of these is true of the political stability within the African continent?

• Africa was and is the most at-risk region in the world, with many countries experiencing military conflict and government instability.
• Africa has seen a dramatic political shift in recent years because the discovery of oil has brought new wealth, improved education, and political stability.
• Africa was once the least developed continent, but they have bypassed South America as more and more African countries have established democratic governments.
• Most African countries were politically stable in the 20th Century, but religious conflict and civil war has created major political issues in the last 20 years.

At the end of the 20th century and at the start of the 21st century, the United States has been providing large amounts of humanitarian support to countries in Africa. Which of these is a reason for most of that support?

• combating communism
• medicine to fight against AIDS
• stopping the spread of malaria
• diplomatic efforts to end apartheid

What conclusion can be drawn from the information in the chart?

• Africa's total number of HIV/AIDS cases makes up close to 20% of the world's total AIDS cases.
• Poverty and lack of education are the only factors that have pushed the African AIDS rate to 6.1%.
• A major challenge facing African governments is finding a way to effectively combat the AIDS epidemic.
• North American AIDS rates are lower than the worldwide rate because of extensive government intervention and spending.