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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: