Worksheets7th Africa Econ and Govt Test Prep
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 22mins
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.
Although both Nigeria and South Africa have an abundance of natural resources, a great number of people live in poverty. Why is this true?
There are no educated people in either of these countries to raise the standard of living.
Nigeria and South Africa have been at war with each other for 30 years which has prevented growth of the economy.
Political leaders have failed to use natural resources to benefit all citizens.
Both countries are ruled by white minorities that prevent all people from making a good income.
Assume Kenya limits agricultural imports to no more than 16.1% of total agricultural GDP. Which term describes this type of trade barrier?
tariff
quota
embargo
subsidy
What is the purpose of currency in a country’s economy?
to make more profit from the price of goods
to make trading easier between people and nations
to prevent thieves from stealing products
to increase the wealth of the upper class
The literacy rate for women in Sudan is low because they have limited access to formal education. What effect might this have on the lives of people in Sudan?
The standard of living is lower in Sudan than in other countries.
Only men in Sudan need a formal education because they work outside the home.
The formal education of women doesn’t play a role in the standard of living.
Women in Sudan don’t need formal education because they stay at home.
What is the relationship between education and training in a country and the country’s gross domestic product (GDP)?
Countries with a high level of education and training have a higher gross domestic product.
Gross domestic product only deals with the amount of investment in factories and machinery.
The role of entrepreneurs is the only factor affecting gross domestic product.
There is no relationship between education and training and gross domestic product.
If a country does not invest in its human capital, how can it affect the country’s gross domestic product (GDP)?
Investment in human capital has little effect on a country’s GDP.
GDP is only affected if worker’s pay for the investment out of their own pockets.
Most workers want to keep their jobs just as they are and do not care about GDP.
GDP may go down because poorly trained workers will not be able to do their jobs as well.
The government of South Africa is spending money to build more roads, railroad tracks, and other infrastructure throughout the country. Why?
They are investing in their capital goods.
They are investing in their human capital.
They are investing in their natural resources.
They are investing in stocks and bonds.
In South Africa it is easy to start a business. In addition, private property rights are well protected. What impact does this have on a role of entrepreneurs in South Africa?
Entrepreneurs are not affected.
The efforts of entrepreneurs are limited because of a lack of government rules.
Entrepreneurs will have no real impact on the economy of South Africa.
Entrepreneurs can make a significant contribution to South Africa's economy.
Since they both specialize, they do not make good trading partners.
They do not use the same currency; therefore, it is impossible for them to trade.
Because they specialize in different goods, they could make good trading partners.
Petroleum is always worth more than South Africa’s exports so the countries should not trade.
The lack of clean abundant water in many countries south of the Sahara in Africa has what economic effect?
The economies of these countries are based on technology.
The majority of people have left these countries.
Natural resources are abundant so water isn’t an issue.
Trade and industry did not develop adequately.
