Governments of Kenya South Africa and Sudan 2011
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Governments of Kenya, South Africa, and Sudan 2011 Clairmont Press
Kenya – Government Structure • Kenya is a republic • One-house legislature called the National Assembly • President is the head of state and is the leader of the Kenyan African National Union (KANU) party • Only has one main political party: KANU
Kenya – Personal Freedoms • Citizens 18 years and older can vote • Freedoms are written into the constitution, but the government is dominated by the president. • There have been some improvements in citizens’ rights in recent years.
South Africa- Government Structure • South Africa is a republic • Two-house legislature called the National Assembly • President is head of state and is elected by the National Assembly • Majority rule was established in 1994, after apartheid ended
South Africa – Personal Freedoms • • All citizens 18 and older can vote Numerous personal freedoms High literacy rate: 86% Apartheid greatly restricted the rights of blacks until it ended in 1994
Sudan – Government Structure • Calls itself a republic, but is more similar to a dictatorship • Government of national unity was formed with a National Legislature • Government is dominated by the National Congress Party
Sudan – Personal Freedoms • All citizens 17 and older can vote – no elections in recent years • Citizens have few rights, unless they are associated with the National Congress Party • Most government positions are appointed.
