Government and Economics of Africa

Unit 7 and 8 Review

Who are the decision makers in an oligarchy?

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A group of powerful people

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Who holds the most power in a FEDERAL system of government?

QUESTION

The power is SHARED between different levels of government

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Who chooses the leader in a PARLIAMENTARY form of government?

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The legislature, or parliament, chooses the prime minister.

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Why do individual voters have more power in a democracy than they do in an autocracy?

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The people play a role in deciding who rules.

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Kenya and South Africa are both called “republics”. What does this say about their government?

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They both elect representatives to vote on laws.

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South Sudan finally separated from northern Sudan and declared independence. What was the major social conflict leading to this division?

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Religious conflicts between the Muslim north and the non-Muslim south.

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Why are literacy rates for girls generally lower than those for boys ?

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Traditional beliefs are that girls should be married instead of educated.

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How is the President of South Africa chosen?

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He is elected by the national assembly.

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How do political conflicts sometimes lead to famine?

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Conflicts disrupt farming so little food ends up being produced.

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The infection rate of HIV/AIDS in sub-saharan Africa is among the highest in the world. What effect do civil wars have on the treatment of AIDS patients?

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Civil wars disrupt the distribution of medicine.

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Education, training, and healthcare are all examples of what?

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Human capital.ANSWER

Roads bridges, schools, and communication systems are examples of what?

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Infrastructure.ANSWER

Why are most modern economies referred to as “mixed” economies?

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They have aspects of all three economic types in their economies.

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How does voluntary trade help the economy?

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It encourages specialization and means more profit.

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Nigeria currently exports large quantities of this natural resource, and the GDP is greatly dependent on the production of which resource?

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OIL.ANSWER

What does South Africa specialize in?

QUESTION

Gold and diamond mining.

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What are the profits from diamonds used for in many African countries?This is where the term “blood diamonds” comes from.

QUESTION

The profits fund guns and supplies for the civil wars. This is why the money does not go back to the people.

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How does a high tariff help the people in the country selling the same goods?

QUESTION

Local producers would be able to sell their goods since it would be cheaper than imported goods.

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