WorksheetsAfrican Government Review
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 18mins
Why do the individual voters have more power in a a democracy than they do in an autocracy or an oligarchy?
Kings are always cruel rulers.
The people play a role in deciding who rules.
All of the power stays in the hands of the local governments.
Voters in democratic countries always choose qualified leaders.
Which branch of government is responsible for making and carrying out the laws in a parliamentary system of government?
courts
monarch
president
legislature
Who chooses the country's leader in a parliamentary form of government?
the monarch
popular vote of the people
decision by the national courts
the party with the most representatives in the legislature
Which BEST describes a head of state in a parliamentary government system?
person who runs the judicial branch
ceremonial figure without much actual power
the most powerful person in the national government
one who can veto r cancel laws passed by the legislature
In a presidential system of government how is a president chosen?
separately from the legislature
by a decision of the national courts
by a majority vote of the legislature
by the political part with the most representatives in the legislature
What is one main difference between a president and a prime minister?
A prime minsiter has more power than a presidet.
A president has to be elected while a prime minister does not.
A prime minister does not belong to a particular political party, while a president always does.
A president is separate from the legislature, while a prime minister answers directly to the legislature.
Which country has been independent of colonial control for the longest time?
Sudan
South Africa
Kenya
They are still under colonial control
How is the president of South Africa Chosen?
He is appointed by the king.
He is elected by the National Assembly.
He is chosen by the country's religious leader.
He is identified by the people in a national election.
Which European country once controlled Kenya and South African as a colonial power?
Egypt
France
Germany
Great Britain
How do the literacy rates for boys and girls compare in Kenya, Sudan, and South Sudan?
Literacy rates for girls are higher.
Literacy rates for boys are higher.
There is no differnce in literacy rates.
Literacy rates are not reported by gender.
Why are literacy rates for girls lower than those of boys in Kenya, Sudan and South Sudan?
Very few schools have been opened for girls in either country.
Firls 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.
What is one factor that has caused the Republics of Sudan and South Sudan to pay less attention to education?
education system needs improvement
no education beyond elementary school
lack of interest
civil war
Which statement below accurately describes the rate of HIV/AIDS infection in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Infection is rapidly increasing.
It is among the highest in the world.
It is not a real concern for most people.
Information is not available on infection rates.
Which factor does not play a role in the spread of HIV/AIDS?
lack of government organization
programs for prevention and treatment
poverty
poor healthcare systems
All of the following would be causes of famine except for
climate change
fertile soil
political conflicts
corrupt governments
How do political conflicts sometimes lead to famine?
Crops never seem to grown well in times of war.
Conflicts disrupt farming and little food is produced.
Political eladers order farmers to stop work in times of conflict.
Political conflicts rarely have any significant effect on food supply.
What sort of political conflict led to famine in the African country of Angola?
British trying to take over
high taxes
king was overthrown
civil war
How do millions of people in Sudan and South Sudan get food today?
They have begun successful farming again.
The South Sudanese government akes care of them.
Food is provided through international organizations.
They are able to buy enough food from those living in the cities.
Which of the following was a major cause of famine in Zimbabwe?
War with the British
Increase in African crop prices
Flooding
Poor government policies
What would be the correct definition of a "dowry"?
the gifts wedding guests five to the bride and groom
money paid to the government to get a marriage license
money or gifts given by the groom to the bride's family at marriage
the household goods a bride must give the groom's family
Why don't more Africans infected with HIV/Aids take anti-retroviral drugs that can slow down the progress of the disease?
These drugs cannot be purchased anywhere in Africa.
These drugs are too expensive for most AFricans.
These drugs do not seem to work as well on African patients.
Companies do not accept African currencies as a system of payment.
What type of government does Kenya have?
A republic
An autocracy
A communist system
A constitutional monarchy
Which of the following have made it difficult to build stable governments in parts of Africa?
Lack of foreign aid
Civil Wars
Lack of natural resources
Invasions from foreign countries
Which of the answer choices below is a problem that Uganda faces in regards to famine?
Fighting amongst different ethnic groups has disrupted agriculture production
The country had endured devastating climate changes
The spread of the Sahel into Uganda's borders
More citizens have left the farms of Uganda seeking better job opportunities in urban areas
Which statement below is NOT something that both Kenya and South Africa's government have in common?
Both nations gained independence from Great Britain
Both nations citizens are able to vote at age of 18
Both nations have a bi-cameral or two house legislature
Both nations have a National Assembly
Which statement would be true of Kenya, Sudan, and South Sudan's education systems?
Literacy rates are in the eighties
Large gap between male and female education
Growing budget for education
Civil war disrupted schooling
Which of the following statements would not be true about HIV/AIDS in South Africa?
About 1 in 5 citizens may beinfected.
Many South Africans have access to anti-retoviral drugs
Lack of education has resulted in an increase in infection rate
Government focused on Apartheid in the early 1990s instead of HIV/AIDS
Which of these would MOST LIKELY be an attribute of a healthy democracy?
a legislature filled by appointment
a universally free voting sytsem
a government-controlled economy
a single state-run media outlet
Which country is being described by these statements? Although this nation has made great progress in protecting the personal freedoms of its citizens since apartheid ended here in 1994, many people still live in poverty and the nation is faced with crime, corruption, and an HIV/AIDS epidemic.
the Republic of Kenya
the Kingdom of Ethiopia
the Republic of Saudi Arabia
the Republic of South Arica
Which of the following was NOT a challenge faced by the Kenyan government?
Rise in terrorism
High levels of poverty and unemployment
Aftermath of Apartheid
Government corruption
In the South African government who appoints the cabinet, Justices and Judges?
Secretary of State
President
Prime Minitster
The Monarch
In the South African government who chooses the President?
the Chief Justice
the political party with the most representatives in the National Assembly
the citizens
the Prime Minister
Which branch of government is responsible for ensuring that the laws are carried out?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
President
Which of the following listed is NOT a part of the Kenyan Supreme Court?
Chief Justice
Deputy Chief Justice
5 Judeges
the President
Which branch of the South African government is located in Bloemfontein?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
the National Assembly
Which branch of the South African government is located in Pretoria?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
the National Assembly
