Government
In what type of government do people elect the head of state and the legislature
Presidential Democracy
This is the age when citizens can vote in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa.
18
South Africa supplies many resources, but also has high unemployment and poverty. What resources bring in lots of money to their economy.
gold, diamonds, uranium, and platinum
Nigeria is giving its citizens more economic freedoms. The government is encouraging more people to start businesses to help lower the high unemployment rate. People who start businesses are known as ________________.
entrepreneurs
Kenya has a diverse economy. What are the two main industries in Kenya?
•banking, transportation, communication, tourism, oil refining, electricity, mining
In this country, citizens vote for the National Assembly. The National Assembly then elects the President for a Parliamentary Democracy.
South Africa
What is the main natural resource that supports Nigeria's economy?
Oil, natural gas, coal
What areas of the economy does the government of South Africa control/regulate? (3)
postal service, oil and gas industries, communications network, and some healthcare.
Nigeria has put too much focus on the oil industry. This has caused problems with their capital goods. Name one.
poor roads
outdated equipment
shortage of electricity
education
Kenya specializes in improving the agriculture. Tell me two natural resources that they invest in.
tea
coffee
fish
This is the type of government in Nigeria.
Presidential Democracy
In South Africa, this mixed economy gives more control to the citizens and less to the government. Is it closer to command, or closer to the market side of the continuum?
Mixed, closer to market
Double Points!
Who elects the head of state in South Africa's government?
The political party with the most members in parliament voted on by the citizens.
What role do the citizens play in electing leaders in Nigeria? (2 answers)
Citizens vote for the head of government (President) and members of the legislature.
What type of government does Kenya have? What role do the citizens play in electing leaders
Presidential democracy
the people chose the head of state and the legislature
This government is moving away from strict military control, and has the largest economy in Africa.
Nigeria
What are the four factors of economic growth
Natural Resources
Human Capital
Capital Goods
Entrepreneurship
South Africa invests billions into improving their human capital. What are they building/funding?
Schools, Universities, and job training programs
Two industries that the Nigerian government controls.
•industries—oil and agriculture.
In Kenya the government controls 50% of the economy. Which industries do they control or regulate? Name 4
banking, electricity, mining, and oil refining
This country has the lowest economic freedoms caused by high levels of corruption in government. (50% command)
Kenya
What are the three main trade barriers and how do they restrict trade?
What type economies do the African countries we studied have. Explain how we know by using the percentages we learned
Tariff- A tax on all imported goods
Quota- A limit on the amount of goods brought into a country
Embargo- A ban on all trade with another country
What type of government does South Africa has and who is the head of the government?
Parliamentary Democracy- President
Two problems in Nigeria's government and economy.
corruption in government
women not treated equally
civil wars
low GDP
government invests in oil, but not other areas
70% live in poverty
What are three flaws found in Kenya's government
Corrupt governments
People have little say, citizens rights
voting rights
terrorism hurts the tourism industry