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GOVERNMENTS
Presentation, Graphic Organizers, & Activities
GOVERNMENTS
Kenya, Nigeria, & South Africa
Africa’sSlide2
Governments CLOZE
Notes 1
Africa
By the early 1900s, ________________________ had colonized nearly all of Africa.
African people
________________________ in the laws that were made under European rule.
Today, there are ________________________
independent African nations.
Some of these countries have
________________________ ,
while others are suppressed by autocracies.
Let’s Review
Autocracy
--
________________________ possesses unlimited power & citizens have limited role in governmentDemocracy--supreme power is vested in the people & exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation involving ________________________ Parliamentary– citizens elect members of Parliament, and then the ________________________ the leaderLeader works with or ________________________ Presidential--system of government in which the leader is constitutionally independent of the legislature; citizens ________________________ Leader works ________________________ KENYABackgroundKenya became independent from Great Britain on December 12th, 1963 under the leadership of ________________________ .Kenya has recently experienced ________________________ in its government.The new constitution (2010) introduced significant legislative changes, such as a new ________________________ , the abolishment of the prime minister, and having female representation from each of Kenya’s 47 counties.The constitution also promises to ________________________ in the government and to provide better protection of citizens’ rights.Kenya is currently a democratic republic with an ________________________ and a bicameral legislature.LeadershipKenya’s president acts as both ________________________ and head of state.As the chief executive, Kenya’s president ________________________ and is involved in the day-to-day business of running the country.As the head of state, the president attends ________________________ and meets with leaders from all around the world.Slide3
Governments CLOZE
Notes
2
How Leaders Are Chosen
The president is directly elected by a ________________________ from
the people.He or she serves a
________________________ and is eligible for a second term if elected.
Legislature
The
________________________ is the country’s bicameral legislature.
It
consists of ________________________
— the Senate
and the National Assembly.
Citizens are responsible for electing members for ________________________ .Presidential DemocracyThe citizens ________________________ the president every 5 years. The president ________________________ from Kenya’s Parliament.Role of CitizensCitizens must be ________________________ , but voting is not required by law.As a democracy, its ________________________ in voting and elections.The citizens ________________________ , as well as for members of the parliament.FlawsEven though Kenya is a democracy, the citizens do not have ________________________ in the government.Much of the decision-making process is made by the ________________________ .Freedoms are written into the constitution, but ________________________ by the president.Corruption has also been a major problem as many politicians ________________________ .Also, because many African cultures view politics as a male occupation, women are ________________________ in Kenya’s government.NIGERIABackgroundOn October 1st, 1960, Great Britain granted ________________________ under the leadership of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, the first Nigerian-elected prime minister.At first, Nigeria was one of the ________________________ in Africa.
Nigeria
suffered from violence and
________________________ from 1966 until 1999, when a democratic government was finally established.The constitution also promises to ________________________ in the government and to provide better protection of citizens’ rights.Kenya is currently a ________________________ with an elected president and a bicameral legislature.Slide4
Governments CLOZE
Notes
3
Leadership
Nigeria’s president acts as both chief executive and ________________________ .
As the chief executive, Nigeria’s president holds a lot of power and is involved in the
________________________ of running the country.
As the head of state, the president attends Nigeria’s ceremonies and
________________________ from
all around the world.
How Leaders Are Chosen
Nigeria’s president is directly elected by a popular vote
________________________
.
He or she serves a five-year term and is eligible for a ______________________ . LegislatureThe Nigerian ________________________ is the country’s bicameral legislature.It consists of two houses—the Senate and the ________________________ .Members of both houses are ________________________ .Presidential DemocracyThe citizens ________________________ the president every 5 years. The president ________________________ from Nigeria’s National Assembly (legislature).Role of the CitizenCitizens must be 18 to vote, but voting is ________________________ by law.________________________, its citizens can participate in voting and elections.The citizens vote for the president, as well as for ________________________ .FlawsNigeria is a democratic country, but it still ________________________ .Corruption has been a major issue in Nigeria, as politicians have taken bribes and abused their power to ________________________ .Elections have been afflicted with fraud and ________________________ .Citizens cannot always rely on the courts to ________________________ and freedoms.Women are ________________________ in the government.SOUTH AFRICABackground
South Africa became independent from Great Britain
in
________________ .Until 1994, South Africa had an oligarchy that was controlled by the white ___________________ .Today, the racially segregated government has ended and South Africa is a _________________ .Slide5
Governments CLOZE
Notes
4
Leadership
The president is the chief executive who holds the ________________________ .
He or she is the head of government and
________________________ .
He or she is the
________________________ with
the most seats in National Assembly.
How Leaders Are Chosen
The parliament ________________________
to
be the president.
He or she serves a ________________________ (no more than two terms).LegislatureThe Parliament of South Africa is the country’s ________________________ .It consists of two houses—the ________________________ and the National Council of Provinces.________________________ to the National Assembly, while lower provincial governments appoint officials to the National Council of Provinces.Parliamentary DemocracyThe political party with the ________________________ in the National Assembly selects the President.This is the ________________________ between a Presidential Democracy and a Parliamentary Democracy!Parliamentary Democracy – ________________________ leaderRole of the CitizenCitizens must be ________________________ , but voting is not required by law.As a democracy, its ________________________ in voting and elections.The citizens vote for members of the National Assembly (parliament), who then ________________________ .Compared to Nigeria and Kenya, South Africa’s democracy is much stronger. ________________________ and the Constitution protects citizens’ rights and freedoms.People can participate in South Africa’s government by voting for representatives, expressing their opinions on issues, and ________________________ .FlawsPersonal ________________________ in South Africa since Apartheid (legal separation of the races) has ended.Unfortunately, even though Apartheid has ended, much of South Africa’s ________________________ the black population.This has caused a very ________________________ among half of the country’s population.Slide6
Governments CLOZE
Notes 1
Africa
By the early 1900s, European nations had colonized nearly all of Africa.
African people
had little say in the laws that were made under European rule.
Today, there are more than 50
independent African nations.
Some of these countries have
established democracies,
while others are suppressed by autocracies.
Let’s Review
Autocracy
--
1 person possesses unlimited power & citizens have limited role in governmentDemocracy--supreme power is vested in the people & exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation involving free electionsParliamentary– citizens elect members of Parliament, and then the members select the leaderLeader works with or through the legislaturePresidential--system of government in which the leader is constitutionally independent of the legislature; citizens directly elect leaderLeader works separate from legislatureKENYABackgroundKenya became independent from Great Britain on December 12th, 1963 under the leadership of Jomo Kenyatta.Kenya has recently experienced many changes in its government.The new constitution (2010) introduced significant legislative changes, such as a new bicameral legislature, the abolishment of the prime minister, and having female representation from each of Kenya’s 47 counties.The constitution also promises to reduce corruption in the government and to provide better protection of citizens’ rights.Kenya is currently a democratic republic with an elected president and a bicameral legislature.LeadershipKenya’s president acts as both chief executive and head of state.As the chief executive, Kenya’s president holds a lot of power and is involved in the day-to-day business of running the country.As the head of state, the president attends Kenya’s ceremonies and meets with leaders from all around the world.Slide7
Governments CLOZE
Notes
2
How Leaders Are Chosen
The president is directly elected by a popular vote from the people.
He or she serves a five-year term
and is eligible for a second term if elected. Legislature
The
Parliament of Kenya is the country’s bicameral legislature.
It consists of
two houses — the Senate
and the National Assembly.Citizens
are
responsible
for electing members for both houses.Presidential DemocracyThe citizens directly elect the president every 5 years. The president works separately from Kenya’s Parliament.Role of CitizensCitizens must be 18 to vote, but voting is not required by law.As a democracy, its citizens can participate in voting and elections.The citizens vote for the president, as well as for members of the parliament.FlawsEven though Kenya is a democracy, the citizens do not have too much say in the government.Much of the decision-making process is made by the president and his party.Freedoms are written into the constitution, but government is dominated by the president.Corruption has also been a major problem as many politicians take bribes.Also, because many African cultures view politics as a male occupation, women are not equally represented in Kenya’s government.NIGERIABackgroundOn October 1st, 1960, Great Britain granted Nigeria independence under the leadership of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, the first Nigerian-elected prime minister.At first, Nigeria was one of the more stable governments in Africa.Nigeria suffered from violence and military rule from 1966 until 1999, when a democratic government was finally established.The constitution also promises to reduce corruption in the government and to provide better protection of citizens’ rights.Kenya is currently a democratic republic with an elected president and a bicameral legislature.Slide8
Governments CLOZE
Notes
3
Leadership
Nigeria’s president acts as both chief executive and head of state.
As the chief executive, Nigeria’s president holds a lot of power and is involved in the day-to-day busines
s of running the country.As the head of state, the president attends Nigeria’s ceremonies and
meets with leaders from all around the world
.
How Leaders Are Chosen
Nigeria’s president is directly elected by a popular vote from the people
.He
or she serves a five-year term and is eligible for a
second term if elected
. LegislatureThe Nigerian National Assembly is the country’s bicameral legislature.It consists of two houses—the Senate and the House of Representatives.Members of both houses are elected by Nigeria’s citizens.Presidential DemocracyThe citizens directly elect the president every 5 years. The president works separately from Nigeria’s National Assembly (legislature).Role of the CitizenCitizens must be 18 to vote, but voting is not required by law.As a democracy, its citizens can participate in voting and elections.The citizens vote for the president, as well as for members of the legislature.FlawsNigeria is a democratic country, but it still has its flaws.Corruption has been a major issue in Nigeria, as politicians have taken bribes and abused their power to gain personal wealth.Elections have been afflicted with fraud and unequal voting rights.Citizens cannot always rely on the courts to protect their rights and freedoms.Women are not equally represented in the government.SOUTH AFRICABackgroundSouth Africa became independent from Great Britain in 1910.Until 1994, South Africa had an oligarchy that was controlled by the white leaders of Apartheid.Today, the racially segregated government has ended and South Africa is a democracy.Slide9
Governments CLOZE
Notes
4
Leadership
The president is the chief executive who holds the most political power.
He or she is the head of government and head of state
.He or she is the
leader of the party with the most seats in National Assembly
.
How Leaders Are ChosenThe parliament
selects one of its members to be the president.
He
or she serves a
five-year term
(no more than two terms).LegislatureThe Parliament of South Africa is the country’s bicameral legislature.It consists of two houses—the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces.Citizens elect members to the National Assembly, while lower provincial governments appoint officials to the National Council of Provinces.Parliamentary DemocracyThe political party with the most members in the National Assembly selects the President.This is the major difference between a Presidential Democracy and a Parliamentary Democracy!Parliamentary Democracy – legislature chooses the executive leaderRole of the CitizenCitizens must be 18 to vote, but voting is not required by law.As a democracy, its citizens can participate in voting and elections.The citizens vote for members of the National Assembly (parliament), who then selects the president.Compared to Nigeria and Kenya, South Africa’s democracy is much stronger. Elections are fair and the Constitution protects citizens’ rights and freedoms.People can participate in South Africa’s government by voting for representatives, expressing their opinions on issues, and running for office.FlawsPersonal freedoms are more numerous in South Africa since Apartheid (legal separation of the races) has ended.Unfortunately, even though Apartheid has ended, much of South Africa’s wealth does not reach the black population.This has caused a very low standard of living among half of the country’s population.Slide10
Governments
Africa’s
Kenya, Nigeria, and South AfricaSlide11
Africa
By the early 1900s, European nations had colonized nearly all of Africa.
African people had little say in the laws that were made under European rule.
Today, there are more than 50 independent African nations.
Some of these countries have established democracies, while others are suppressed by autocracies.Slide12
Let’s Review
Government
TYPES– HOW DO CITIZENS PARTICIPATE?
Autocracy
-- 1 person possesses unlimited power & citizens have limited role in government
Democracy
--supreme power is vested in the people & exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation involving free electionsSlide13
Let’s Review
TWO TYPES OF DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENTS:
Parliamentary
– citizens elect members of Parliament, and then the members select the leader
Leader works with or through the legislature
Presidential
--system of government in which the leader is constitutionally independent of the legislature; citizens directly elect leader
Leader works separate from legislatureSlide14
Republic of
Kenya
Presidential Representative Democratic RepublicSlide15
Background
Kenya became independent from Great Britain on December 12
th
, 1963 under the leadership of Jomo Kenyatta.
Kenya has recently experienced many changes in its
government.
The
new constitution (2010) introduced significant legislative changes, such as a new bicameral legislature, the abolishment of the prime minister, and
having female representation from each of Kenya’s
47
counties.Slide16
Jomo Kenyatta served as Kenya’s president from 1964 to 1978.Slide17
Background
The constitution also promises to reduce corruption in the government and to provide better protection of citizens’ rights.
Kenya is currently a democratic republic with an elected president and a bicameral legislature.Slide18
The Kenyatta International Conference Centre, in Nairobi, is home to Kenya’s government.Slide19
Leadership
Kenya’s president acts as both chief executive and head of state.
As the chief executive, Kenya’s president holds a lot of power and is involved in the day-to-day business of running the country.
As the head of state, the president attends Kenya’s ceremonies and meets with leaders from all around the world.Slide20
Uhuru Kenyatta
Kenya’s 4
th
PresidentSlide21
How Leaders
Are Chosen
The president is directly elected by a popular vote from the people.
He or she serves a five-year term and is eligible for a second term if elected. Slide22
Legislature
The Parliament of Kenya is the country’s bicameral legislature.
It consists
of
two houses—the Senate and the National Assembly.
Citizens are responsible for electing members for both houses.
© Brain
WrinklesSlide23
© Brain
Wrinkles
Inside Kenya’s ParliamentSlide24
Presidential
Democracy
The citizens directly elect the president
every
5
years.
The president works separately from Kenya’s Parliament.Slide25
Role of the
Citizen
Citizens must be 18 to vote, but voting is not required by law.
As a democracy, its citizens can participate in voting and
elections.
The
citizens vote for the president, as well as for members of the parliament.Slide26
Voting in Kenya – March 2013Slide27
Flaws
Even
though Kenya is a democracy, the citizens do not have too much say in the
government.
Much
of the decision-making process is made by the president and his
party.
Freedoms
are written into the constitution, but government is dominated by the
president.
Corruption has also been a major problem as many politicians take bribes.
Also, because many African cultures view politics as a male occupation, women are not equally represented in Kenya’s government.Slide28
Republic of
Nigeria
Presidential Representative Democratic RepublicSlide29
Background
On October 1
st
, 1960, Great Britain granted Nigeria independence
under
the leadership of Abubakar Tafawa
Balewa, the first Nigerian-elected prime minister.
At first, Nigeria was one of the more stable governments in Africa
.
Nigeria suffered from violence and military rule from 1966 until 1999, when a democratic government
was finally established.Slide30
© Brain
Wrinkles
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, the first Nigerian-elected prime
ministerSlide31
Background
The constitution also promises to reduce corruption in the government and to provide better protection of citizens’ rights.
Kenya is currently a democratic republic with an elected president and a bicameral legislature.Slide32
The National Assembly building in Abuja is home to Nigeria’s legislature.Slide33
Leadership
Nigeria’s president acts as both chief executive and head of state.
As the chief executive, Nigeria’s president holds a lot of power and is involved in the day-to-day business of running the country.
As the head of state, the president attends Nigeria’s ceremonies and meets with leaders from all around the world.Slide34
Muhammadu
Buhari
Nigeria’s PresidentSlide35
How Leaders
Are Chosen
Nigeria’s president is directly elected by a popular vote from the people.
He or she serves a five-year term and is eligible for a second term if elected. Slide36
Legislature
The
Nigerian National Assembly
is the country’s bicameral legislature.
It consists
of
two houses—the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Members of both houses are elected by Nigeria’s citizens.Slide37
Inside Nigeria’s ParliamentSlide38
Presidential
Democracy
The citizens directly elect the president
every
5
years.
The president works separately from
Nigeria’s National Assembly (legislature).Slide39
Role of the
Citizen
Citizens must be 18 to vote, but voting is not required by law.
As a democracy, its citizens can participate in voting and
elections.
The
citizens vote for the president, as well as for members of the
legislature.Slide40
Voting in Nigeria
- 2015Slide41
Flaws
Nigeria is a democratic country, but it still has its flaws.
Corruption has been a major issue in Nigeria, as politicians have taken bribes and abused their power to gain personal wealth.
Elections have been afflicted with fraud and unequal voting rights.
Citizens cannot always rely on the courts to protect their rights and freedoms.
Women are not equally represented in the government.Slide42
The 2015 presidential election was free, fair, and well-conducted.Slide43
Republic of
South AfricaSlide44
Background
South Africa became independent from Great Britain
in 1910.
Until 1994, South Africa had an oligarchy that was controlled by the white leaders of Apartheid.
Today, the racially segregated government has ended and South Africa is a democracy.Slide45
The Houses of Parliament, in Cape Town, is home to South Africa’s government.Slide46
Leadership
The president is the chief executive who
holds the most political
power.
He or she is
the head of government and head of
state.
He or she
is the leader of the party with the most seats in National
Assembly.Slide47
Jacob Zuma
South Africa’s PresidentSlide48
How Leaders
Are Chosen
The parliament selects one of its members to be the president.
He or she serves
a five-year term (no more than two terms
).Slide49
Legislature
The Parliament of South Africa is the country’s bicameral legislature.
It consists
of
two houses—the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces.
Citizens elect members to the National Assembly, while lower provincial governments appoint officials to the National Council of Provinces.Slide50
National Assembly ChamberSlide51
Parliamentary
Democracy
The political party with the most members in the National Assembly selects the President.
This is the major difference between a Presidential Democracy and a Parliamentary Democracy!
Parliamentary Democracy – legislature chooses the executive leaderSlide52
Role of the
Citizen
Citizens must be 18 to vote, but voting is not required by law.
As a democracy, its citizens can participate in voting and
elections.
The
citizens vote for members of the National Assembly (parliament), who then elects the president
.Slide53
Role of the
Citizen
Compared to Nigeria and Kenya, South Africa’s democracy is much stronger.
Elections are fair and the Constitution protects citizens’ rights and freedoms.
People can participate in South Africa’s government by voting for representatives, expressing their opinions on issues, and running for office.Slide54
Flaws
Personal
freedoms are more numerous in South Africa since Apartheid (legal separation of the races) has
ended.
Unfortunately
, even though Apartheid has ended, much of South Africa’s wealth does not reach the black
population.
This
has caused a very low standard of living among half of the country’s population
.Slide55
Comparing African Governments
Directions
: Complete the chart below
after discussing the presentation.
Country
BackgroundInformation
Type of GovernmentExecutive Branch
How are leaders chosen?
Legislative Branch
Role of Citizen
Kenya
Nigeria
South
AfricaSlide56
Comparing African Governments
Directions
: Complete the chart below
after discussing the presentation.
Country
BackgroundInformation
Type of GovernmentExecutive Branch
How are leaders chosen?
Legislative Branch
Role of Citizen
Kenya
Kenya became independent from Great Britain in 1963.
Presidential
democracy
President is chief executive and holds a lot of political powerDirectly elected by the people every 5 yearsBicameral Parliament18 and up can vote for president and members of parliamentNigeriaGained independence from Britain in 1960Under military rule until 1999Presidential democracyPresident is chief executive and holds a lot of political powerDirectly elected by the people every 5 yearsLegislature is called National Assemblybicameral18 and up can vote for president and members of legislatureSouth AfricaSouth Africa became independent form Great Britain in 1910. The racially segregated government was ended in 1994, when majority rule was established.Parliamentary democracyPresident is chief executive and holds a lot of political powerCitizens elect members of parliament; members select the president Bicameral Parliament18 and up can votePersonal freedoms are numerous in South Africa since Apartheid (legal separation of the races) has ended. Slide57
TEACHER INFO: Cookin’ Up A Government
Print off the Cookin’ Up A Government handouts for each student. *Print front-to-back to save paper.
On the first sheet, the students will summarize the “ingredients” for each of the 3 African countries’ governments.
On the back, the students will choose one country and write a recipe for the country’s government that describes how it was “made”.Slide58
Directions
: In the jars below, summarize the “ingredients” for each country’s government.
Cookin’ Up A Government
Kenya
Nigeria
South AfricaSlide59
Cookin’ Up A Government
Directions:
Choose one
of the countries and write a recipe for the country’s government that describes how it was “made
”. Include several ingredients that were used to form the government. Also, write out the special cooking instructions for bringing the ingredients together
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Ingredients:
_
_
_
_
_
_
Instructions:Slide60
TEACHER INFO:
True/False Review
Print off the cards on the following page
(or have students quickly make their own on scrap paper).
Project the
True/False statements
and have the students hold up the correct end of the card.
After you scan to see the students’
answers, display the Answer
slide.Slide61
FALSE
TRUE
FALSE
TRUESlide62
True or False?
In a democracy,
citizens play an important role because they are able to vote for leaders. Slide63
ANSWER:
TrueSlide64
True or False?
South Africa has a presidential democracy.Slide65
ANSWER:
False – Parliamentary DemocracySlide66
True or False?
South Africa is a parliamentary democracy in which the chief executive is elected by the citizens.Slide67
ANSWER:
False-selected by parliamentSlide68
True or False?
Citizens directly vote for the president in Kenya. Slide69
ANSWER:
TrueSlide70
True or False?
Women’s rights and government corruption are serious flaws in Kenya and Nigeria’s democratic governments.Slide71
ANSWER:
TrueSlide72
True or False?
In a democracy, a ruler has absolute power and the citizens do not possess the right to choose their own leaders
.Slide73
ANSWER:
False - AutocracySlide74
True or False?
South Africa has one of the weakest democratic governments in Africa today.Slide75
ANSWER:
False – strongestSlide76
True or False?
In Kenya and Nigeria, citizens elect the chief executive.Slide77
ANSWER:
TrueSlide78
True or False?
In South Africa, the president comes to the role by hereditary line.Slide79
ANSWER:
False – he or she is selected from the legislatureSlide80
True or False?
In a presidential democracy, citizens vote for members of the legislature and the members select the country’s leader. Slide81
ANSWER:
False – Parliamentary
D
emocracySlide82
True or False?
Kenya and Nigeria are presidential democracies in which the citizens are responsible for electing the president and members of the legislature
.Slide83
ANSWER:
TrueSlide84
True or False?
In a democracy,
a single ruler or party holds unlimited power over the government & its people.Slide85
ANSWER:
False – autocracySlide86
True or False?
In Kenya, voting starts at age 18 and is not required by law.Slide87
ANSWER:
TrueSlide88
True or False?
The head of Kenya’s government (person with the most political power) is the president.Slide89
ANSWER:
TrueSlide90
TEACHER INFO: Triple Venn Diagram
Print off the Venn diagram handout for each student.
The students will
compare and contrast the governments of Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa.
When students are finished, they should trade papers with a partner to check answers/make sure they have enough information in each section.Slide91
Compare and Contrast
South Africa
Nigeria
Kenya
African GovernmentsSlide92
Compare and Contrast
South Africa
Nigeria
Kenya
African Governments
Parliamentary democracy
Legislature is called
N
ational Assembly
Constitution now requires female representatives from Kenya’s 47 counties
Presidential democracy
Corruption in gov.
Unequal for women
Citizens vote for president
And members of legislatureDemocraciesChief executive is presidentCitizens 18 and older to voteLeaders serve 5 year termsBicameral legislaturesLegislature is called ParliamentSlide93
TEACHER INFO: Comprehension Check
Print off the Comprehension Check for each student.
The students will complete this handout at the end of the lesson. You can count this as a quiz!Slide94
Governments Comprehension Check
1. In
this type of government, citizens play an important role because they are able to vote for leaders.
2. Name two presidential democracies found in Africa today: 3. In this type of government, citizens have virtually no role because all the decisions are made by a single leader
.4. What type of democracy is found in South Africa?
5. In this country, citizens have gained more equality since Apartheid ended in 1994.6. Describe some flaws found in Kenya and Nigeria’s governments:
7. In Kenya, the President is both the chief executive and the head of state. What type of democracy is this?
8. How is the president of South Africa chosen?
9. Kenya and Nigeria are presidential democracies in which the citizens are responsible for electing the:
10. What is citizen participation like in all three countries’ governments?Slide95
Governments Comprehension Check
1. In
this type of government, citizens play an important role because they are able to vote for leaders.
Democracy2. Name two presidential democracies found in Africa today: Kenya and Nigeria
3. In this type of government, citizens have virtually no role because all the decisions are made by a single leader.Autocracy
4. What type of democracy is found in South Africa? Parliamentary
5. In this country, citizens have gained more equality since Apartheid ended in 1994.South Africa
6. Describe some flaws found in Kenya and Nigeria’s governments:Unequal representation of women, government corruption,
Citizens cannot always rely on the courts to protect their rights and freedoms
7. In Kenya, the President is both the chief executive and the head of state. What type of democracy is this
?Presidential
8. How is the president of South Africa chosen?
He
is elected by the country’s legislature.
9. Kenya and Nigeria are presidential democracies in which the citizens are responsible for electing the:President and members of the legislature10. What is citizen participation like in all three countries’ governments?Citizens 18 and older can vote Slide96
TEACHER INFO: TICKET OUT THE DOOR
Print off the Ticket Out the Door for each student (two-per-page).
Have the students
give
each country a grade based on its government.
In
the comments section, write
why they chose
the grade and what things the country can do to improve.Slide97
Report Card
You are the teacher! Give
each country a grade based on its government. In the comments section
, write why you chose the grade and what things the country can do to
improve.
Report Card
Name
:
Name
:
Grade:
Comments:
Name
:
KenyaName: NigeriaYou are the teacher! Give each country a grade based on its government. In the comments section, write why you chose the grade and what things the country can do to improve.Grade:Comments:Name: South AfricaGrade:Comments:Grade:Comments:Name: KenyaName: NigeriaGrade:Comments:Name: South AfricaGrade:Comments: