African Governments Kenya, South Africa & Sudan SS7CG2a The structure of modern government in Africa

Create the following chart Country Type of Govt Head of State Who Can Vote Degree of Personal Freedom for Citizens Year of Independence from Colonial Rule Kenya South Africa Sudan

IMPORTANT VOCABULARY please write these down on the back of your chart: Republic ~Involves the government using and abiding by the constitution heavily. Personal rights are respected and cannot be taken away. Constitutional republic ~a state where the head of state and other officials are elected as representatives of the people, and must govern according to existing constitutional law. Also, powers are separated. (Ex. U.S.A.) Head of state~ the chief public representative of a country who may also be the head of government (President, Prime Minister, etc.) President~ chief executive officer of a government; also the head of state. Personal freedoms~ freedom of expression, freedom of movement, freedom of press, etc...

Republic of Kenya

Republic, with one-house legislature called the National Assembly Country Type of Government Republic of Kenya Republic, with one-house legislature called the National Assembly

Kenya had a presidential form of Country Head of State Republic of Kenya Kenya had a presidential form of democracy until the election of 2007. The position of prime minister was established. President=Chief of State PM=Head of Govt.

All citizens 18 years of age or older can vote Country Who Can Vote Republic of Kenya All citizens 18 years of age or older can vote

Degree of Personal Freedom for Citizens Country Degree of Personal Freedom for Citizens Republic of Kenya Freedoms are written into constitution but govt is dominated by the president. There have been improvements in rights recently. Limited freedom of speech and press and criticism of govt

In 1963 from Great Britain Republic of Kenya Country Type of Government Head of State Who Can Vote Degree of Personal Freedom for Citizens Year of Independence from Colonial Rule Republic of Kenya Republic, with one-house legislature called the National Assembly Kenya had a presidential form of democracy until the election of 2007. The position of prime minister was established. President=Chief of State PM=Head of Govt. All citizens 18 years of age or older can vote Freedoms are written in the constitution. The new constitution guaranteed many freedoms: freedom of expression, freedom of movement, and freedom from discrimination In 1963 from Great Britain

Checking for understanding- Stand up or sit down If you think the statement below is true STAND UP, if you think it is FALSE, sit down! Kenya had a prime minister and a president prior to a recent March 2013 election.

Republic of South Africa

Republic, with two-house National Assembly (parliamentary) Country Type of Government Republic of South Africa Republic, with two-house National Assembly (parliamentary)

President elected by the National Assembly (legislature) Country Type of Government Head of State Republic of South Africa Republic, with two-house National Assembly President elected by the National Assembly (legislature) President answers to the National Assembly and may Only serve two five year terms.

All citizens 18 years of age or older can vote Country Type of Government Head of State Who Can Vote Republic of South Africa Republic, with two-house National Assembly President elected by the National Assembly All citizens 18 years of age or older can vote

Degree of Personal Freedom for Citizens Country Degree of Personal Freedom for Citizens Republic of South Africa Personal Freedoms are numerous. The constitution ensures equality before the law and prohibits discrimination. It guarantees the right to life, privacy, property, freedom, and security of the person, and freedom of speech, religion, assembly and association. It prohibits slavery and forced labor.

Year of Independence from Colonial Rule Country Year of Independence from Colonial Rule Republic of South Africa South Africa became independent from Great Britain in 1910. The racially segregated government ended in 1994 when majority rule was established.

Checking for Understanding Grab a partner (someone at your table) If you and your partner think the statement is true, FACE each other. If you and your partner think it’s false, turn your backs to each other! SOUTH AFRICA’S president can serve 3 FIVE YEAR terms.

Republic of Sudan

Country Type of Government Republic of Sudan coalition government run by an alliance of the National Congress Party (NCP) and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM)

President and Head of State lead the National Congress Party. Country Type of Government Head of State Republic of Sudan A government of national unity was formed with a National Legislature. The government is dominated by the National Congress Party however President and Head of State lead the National Congress Party. Current president, Omar al Bashir is considered a dictator

President and Head of State lead the National Congress Party. Country Type of Government Head of State Who Can Vote Republic of Sudan A government of national unity was formed with a National Legislature. The government is dominated by the National Congress Party however President and Head of State lead the National Congress Party. All citizens 17 years of age or older can vote

Degree of Personal Freedom for Citizens Country Degree of Personal Freedom for Citizens Republic of Sudan Citizens of Sudan have few real constitutional freedoms unless they are associated with the National Congress Party. Most government position are appointed. Elections are supposed to be held in the near future.

Year of Independence from Colonial Rule Country Year of Independence from Colonial Rule Republic of Sudan Sudan became independent of Egypt and Great Britain in 1956

A little background information on Sudan: Number #1 on the list of worst dictators is Sudan’s current president, al Bashir. Taking power in 1989, al Bashir and his regime abolished the existing government, suspended the Constitution, restricted freedom of press, and arrested prominent politicians. The citizens DID NOT vote for al Bashir; he used his military force to become dictator

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