government basics
economics basics
african governments
African economies
the other stuff
100
Dishonest or unlawful actions done by somebody with political power
Corruption
100
This type of economy is made up by supply and demand and entrepreneurs
Market Economy
100
True or False: Men and Women receive the same education opportunities in countries like Kenya and Sudan
False, more emphasis is put on boys education then girls education
100
Nigeria focuses on making mainly Oil without diversifying much. What term describes producing one good / product really well
Specialization
100
Extreme lack/shortage of food
Famine
200
Government type where one person is in charge
Autocratic / Dictatorship
200
The people, labor, education, and skills that go into a business
Human Capital Resources
200
Kenya and Nigeria have what kind of government?
Presidential Democracy
200
Which country has the highest GDP per capita?
Kenya
Nigeria
South Africa
South Africa
200
Why do most economies use a mix of Command and Market?
Economies are most successful when there is a mix of free market and some government control
300
Government system where the citizens hold the most power by being able to vote directly for the leader
Presidential Democracy
300
What happens to GDP per capita and/or Standard of Living when you invest in Human Capital Resources
They go up
300
What resource does Nigeria specialize in?
Oil
300
How do medical issues like disease and illnesses effect GDP?
Lowers GDP because less healthy are able to work and more money is spent treating the sick
300
Shortage, not enough of, lack of
Scarcity
400
Type of democracy where the people vote for the legislature, and then the legislature picks the leader/executive
Parliamentary Democracy
400
This measures how much money a country makes
GDP
400
Define Literacy Rate
amount of people over 15 who can read and write
400
Why does Nigeria have such a high GDP but a very low GDP per capita?
Government meant instability, corruption, and civil wars keep the country from efficiently using its resources
400
Machines, buildings, factories, and money that go into a business
Capital Resources
500
When a government is unable to take care of its citizens
Government instability
500
List and describe the 3 trade barriers
Tariff: tax on trade
Quota: limit on trade
Embargo: ban on trade
500
South Africa has this kind of government
Parliamentary Democracy
500
Draw a continuum and correctly label South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya on it
500
What are some causes of Famine?
1.) Unstable Governments / Corruption
2.) Civil Wars
3.) Droughts, deforestation, and desertification
4.) Wars and conflict disrupting farmlands and destroying crops