What was significant about Nelson Mandela's election to political office in south Africa?
He was the first black president of South Africa.
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Kenya's leadership is determined by citizens voting in elections. Therefore, what kind of citizen participation best describes the role of Kenya's citizens?
Democratic
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Since Apartheid was abolished, how has South Africa created a democratic government?
The white minority and the black majority have equal rights.
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In a federal system of government, who holds most of the power?
Power is shared among different levels of government.
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What was Nelson Mandela's attitude toward the people who had been responsible for the old government of south Africa?
He felt the different races should work together in the new government.
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What are the two forms of a democratic government?
Presidential and Parliamentary
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Why did many of the boundaries of the new African states created after WWII cause problems?
The boundaries split tribes and ethnic groups.
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Why did the Nationalist party set up the system of apartheid in South Africa?
To separate the races and discriminate against non-whites