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Africa govt
Study guide Chapter 8
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Of the three countries we studied which country is a parliamentary democracy? | South Africa |
| Which countries elect a president separate from their legislative bodies? | Kenya and Nigeria |
| Who elects the president of South Africa? | Parliament |
| What is an oligarchy? | Government where small group of people are in charge |
| What is a republic? | Country with elected representatives who vote on behalf of citizens |
| What is an autocracy? | ruler has absolute power |
| What is a democracy? | Citizens have the power to elect/choose their leaders |
| What are some problems Kenya has faced? | terrorism, improving infrastructure, corruption in government |
| How long are presidents elected in South Africa? | 5 years |
| How long are presidents elected in Kenya? | 5 years |
| How long are presidents elected in Nigeria? | 4 years |
| In Africa who is usually left out of education? | females |
| What is famine? | not enough food for a long period of time |
| Which condition kills the most children in Africa? | unsafe drinking water |
| What conditions make it difficult for countries to deal with crisis like disease or famine? | Government instability, corrupt governments, healthcare systems insufficient, not enough doctors, insufficient supplies, weak education systems |
| What do we call it when the military overthrows a government? | coup d'etat or military coup |
| What is the standard of living like for most African countries? | low standard of living |