Governments of Africa Review

The primary difference between presidential and parliamentary governmental systems is that in a parliamentary system the chief executive is chosen by 

• Judicial Branch
• President
• Popular Vote
• Legislature

Many countries and groups around the world are willing to contribute to help reduce famine in Africa. What problem in Africa makes it difficult to get these contributions to the citizens of African countries?

• Government instability 
• Anti-African feelings around the world
• Citizens do not want to accept the help
• Deforestation limits the transportation routes

How does access to education differ in Kenya and Sudan?

• Sudan offers free education through college to all citizens
• There are more political barriers to education in Kenya
• Girls have more access to formal education in Kenya.
• Education is prohibited in Sudan.

During the last half of the 20th century Africa has had numerous civil wars. Africa has a serious AIDS/HIV 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

• Unsanitary drinking water
• Overcrowded refugee camps
• Disruption in the distribution of medicine
• Lack of medical training.

As a parliamentary form of government how is the President of South Africa elected?

• All citizens vote for the president
• The national assembly elects the president
• The president is appointed by the Prime Minister
• The president is elected by the cabinet

What is a basic way citizens of a democratic nation can influence the government?

• Voting
• Working
• Obeying Laws
• Consuming Goods

In South Africa anyone over the age of 18 may vote in elections that determine the National Assembly (legislature). The National Assembly (legislature) chooses one person to be the executive leader. Based on this information, South Africa would be considered a 

• Federalist Confederation
• Democratic Dictatorship
• Parliamentary Democracy
• Presidential Dictatorship

Based on the information in this table, which country MOST supports female participation in the democratic process?

• Italy

• Belgium

• South Africa

• United States

Which statement BEST describe what is causing the difference in literacy rates for males and females?

• Female students are less able to afford tuition to attend school
• Cultural norms and values place little emphasis on education for females in the two nations

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

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