Government/People
How are the roles of citizens different in modern autocracies and democracies?
Citizens choose leaders in democracies citizens do not chose in an autocracy.
After its political system stabilized, the South African government was able to dedicate its resources to
reducing the spread of HIV/AIDS in the country.
What form of government does Kenya have?
Presidential democracy
What does South Africa specialize in producing?
Precious metals
How can maintaining a high literacy rate positively affect a nation's standard of living?
Literate people are better able to secure skilled jobs.
Which is a key difference between parliamentary and presidential democracies?
There is less separation of executive and legislative power in a parliamentary democracy.
Why have African governments been unable to adequately address the rise of AIDS?
Governmental instability causes many issues to be ignored.
What form of government does South Africa have?
parliamentary democracy
What is the official currency of Kenya?
Shilling
What is one way a government can invest in human capital?
Educate the population
Who chooses the head of government in a parliamentary democracy?
The legislature
What is the role of Nigerian citizens in choosing their government's leaders?
They elect the head of government and national legislators by popular vote.
What type of economy is this~
A baker's son becomes a baker and bartering is a common means of exchange.
Traditional
What is the official currency Nigeria?
The naira
What key factor effects a nations population and growth?
Education and skill of its workforce
Who chooses the head of government in a presidential democracy?
The citizens
What form of government does Nigeria have?
Presidential
What does Nigeria specialize in?
Oil production
A tourist from South Africa is visiting Nairobi, Kenya. What would the tourist have likely done before traveling?
Exchange her rand for shillings.
The following would encourage investment in capital goods?
Tax breaks for corporations that purchase new industrial equipment.
What is the role of citizens in determining the prime minister in a parliamentary democracy?
Citizens vote for the political party they wish the prime minister to represent.
How do Kenya and South Africa's governments compare?
There is greater separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches of the Kenyan government.
African agricultural exports are often decreased by strict health and safety requirements imposed by
World Trade Organization
A tourist from Nigeria is visiting Cape Town, South Africa. What would the tourist have likely done before traveling?
exchange her naira for rand
What is the purpose of investing in capital goods?
to improve productive efficiency