Types of Democracy
A system of governance in which the head of the government (the executive) is chosen by the legislature.
Parliamentary Democracy
the bicameral legislative branch in Nigeria’s government
National Assembly
Why do many countries in Africa have a lack of access to education, healthcare, medicine, famine, and epidemics like HIV/AIDS?
Government instability
"No more squishes in class. If I see one, it’s mine"
Ms. A
A series of segregationist laws set up by the white South African government.
apartheid laws
An electoral system in which the chief executive is elected in a national ballot and is independent of the legislative branch.
Presidential Democracy
This country gained it's independence in 1963. They established a democracy and Jomo Kenyatta became it's first president.
Kenya.
Famine occurs when a region does not have enough _______ for a long period of time.
food
“I don't care if you get it wrong. Just give me some effort. TRY”
Mr. Tiller
What country once controlled Kenya, South Africa, and Nigeria as a colonial power?
Great Britain
In a ________ democracy citizens vote for president
Presidential
Gained it's independence in 1960 from Great Britain and has faced many struggles since.
Nigeria
The stability of a country’s ____________ directly impacts the country’s ability to provide enough food, adequate healthcare and quality education.
government
“I didn’t ask” “Where’s your vocab book?” “Kindness and respect is listening when someone else is talking”
Ms. Gibson
The belief that all Africans shared a common heritage and should work together for their freedom
The Pan-African movement
In a parliamentary democracy citizens vote for ________
a. representatives
b. president
a. representatives
What type of government does Kenya have?
Presidential Democracy
Which African country has the most problems with government corruption and militant groups?
Nigeria
“Okay, Friends” and “Are you filling a bucket right now?” and “If y’all lock in we’ll do story time”
Ms. Ward
What year was the first free election open to all races in South Africa?
1994
The legislature vote for leaders in a
Parliamentary democracy
Of the three countries we talked about, which is the only one with a Parliamentary Democracy?
South Africa
Among the things that cause instability in African governments are _____________, and change of leadership.
Civil Wars
Drags desk with a student sitting in it (sometimes for fun and sometimes because they won’t stop talking)
McLain
What year did many African nations gain their independence from European powers?
1960