EQ – What are the structures of the modern governments of Africa?

Remember… What are some of the government systems we have discussed?

For example… Unitary – power is held by one central authority Confederation – a group of states united for a common purpose Federal – power is divided between one central government and several regional authorities

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

Examples continued… Autocratic – one person possesses UNLIMITED power and the citizen has little if any role in the government Oligarchic – Government by few…the citizen has a very limited role Democracy – The supreme power is vested in the people and through a system of representation usually involving free elections

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

Democratic Governments: Presidential – the president is constitutionally independent of legislature Parliamentary – executive power is invested in a cabinet composed of members of a legislature. May have a prime minister.

Modern African Governments Country Type of Government and Form of Leadership Citizen Participation in voting and Personal Freedoms Kenya Type: Executive: Legislative: Independence Date: South Africa Sudan South Sudan

Kenya

Kenya… Name: Republic of Kenya Government Type: Republic Capital: Nairobi Independence: Dec. 12, 1962 (from U.K.) Executive Branch: President Elections – five-year terms (eligible for 2) Must win 25% of vote in at least 5 of Kenya’s 7 provinces

More… Legislative Branch: Judicial Branch Unicameral! 224 seats. 210 members are elected Judicial Branch Court of appeal and high court

Sudan

Sudan… Government Type: Dictatorship/Autocratic Capital: Khartoum Independence: Jan.1, 1956 (from U.K.) Executive Branch: President Elections last held in Dec. 2000 Legislative Branch: Bicameral…council of states and national assembly (members are appointed by president) Judicial Branch: Constitutional court of 9 justices & National Supreme Court

South Sudan Government Type: Democratic Republic Capital: Juba Independence: July 9, 2011 (from Sudan) Executive Branch: President is both chief of state and head of government. (last election April 11-15, 2010 Legislative Branch: Bicameral – National Legislative Assembly & Council of States elected by the people Judicial Branch: Supreme Court

South Africa

South Africa… Government Type: Republic Capital: Pretoria May 31, 1910 (from U.K.) then May 31, 1961 (Republic declared) Executive Branch: President (held for five year terms) Legislative Branch: Bicameral Parliament consisting of National Assembly and National Council of Provinces Judicial Branch: Supreme Court of Appeals, High Court

Now, turn to your elbow partner and discuss the structures of modern governments of Africa.