Ways Government Systems Distribute Power Unitary u A

Ways Government Systems Distribute Power

Unitary u. A form of government in which power is held by one central authority

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Confederation u Voluntary associations of independent states for a common purpose.

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Federal u. A form of government in which power is divided between one central and several regional authorities.

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How Governments Determine Citizen Participation

Autocratic u Government in which one person possesses unlimited power and the citizen has little if any role in the government. u Examples – Morocco and Libya

Oligarchic u Government by few, sometimes a government in which a small group has control, especially for corrupt and selfish reasons. u Examples – Apartheid-era South Africa – No current examples

Democratic u. A government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation, usually involving free elections. u Examples – Ghana and Mali

How Governments Determine Citizen Participation Low or No Participation Autocratic Low or No Participation Oligarchic Citizen Participation High Participation Government Power General Citizens’ Participation Select Citizens’ Participation High Participation Government Power Citizen Participation Government Power High Participation Low or No Participation Democracy

What is a basic way citizens of a democratic nation can influence the government? A. voting B. working C. obeying laws D. consuming goods

What is a basic way citizens of a democratic nation can influence the government? A. Voting * B. working C. obeying laws D. consuming goods

Democratic Governments

Parliamentary A system of government in which the real power rests with the cabinet. The cabinet is composed of members of the legislature. u May have a Prime Minister elected by the legislature. u u Examples – Lesotho (The king is the ceremonial head of state, while the prime minister holds the executive power. )

Presidential u. A system of government in which the president is constitutionally independent of the legislature. u Example – Senegal (Although there is a prime minister, the president yields the executive power in this country’s government. )

In Nigeria’s government, power is divided between Central and regional authorities. This is an example of which government type? A. B. C. D. Unitary Confederation Federal Parliamentary

In Nigeria’s government, power is divided between Central and regional authorities. This is an example of which government type? A. B. C. D. Unitary Confederation Federal * Parliamentary

All citizens participate equally in which type of government? A. B. C. D. Oligarchy Democracy Autocracy Theocracy

All citizens participate equally in which type of government? A. B. C. D. Oligarchy Democracy * Autocracy Theocracy

In which system of government does the legislature elect the executive leader of the government? A. democratic B. communist C. parliamentary D. totalitarian

In which system of government does the legislature elect the executive leader of the government? A. democratic B. communist C. Parliamentary * D. totalitarian

Modern Government Structures in Africa

Republic of Kenya u u Although Kenya is a republic, individual states are more tightly controlled by the central government than states in the United States. Kenya had a presidential form of democracy until the election 2007. After much violence and negotiation, the position of prime minister was established.

u u The new system requires an unusual power-sharing agreement between the president and the prime-minister. According to the 2008 power sharing agreement the role of the prime minister was not well defined; constitutionally, the president remains chief of state and head of government, but the prime minister is charged with coordinating government business

u u u In August 2010 Kenya adopted a new constitution that eliminates the role of Prime Minister after the next presidential election. There are over 10 political parties, but most fall into two of the coalition parties that participate in the power-sharing agreement. All citizens 18 and over may vote in elections.

Republic of South Africa u South Africa is a parliamentary democracy. u The president of South Africa is elected by members of the National Assembly who are elected by the citizens.

u The president is both the chief of state and the head of government. However, the national government still appoints the provincial premiers.

As a parliamentary form of government, how is the President of South Africa elected? A. B. C. D. All citizens vote for the president The national assembly elects the president The president is appointed by the Prime Minister The president is elected by the cabinet

As a parliamentary form of government, how is the President of South Africa elected? A. B. C. D. All citizens vote for the president The national assembly elects the president * The president is appointed by the Prime Minister The president is elected by the cabinet