Africa’s Government Republic of Kenya Republic of South Africa Republic of Sudan SS7CG1; SS7CG2

Let’s Review Before We Go Any Further!!! Directions: Match the definitions with the form of government. 1.) Unitary a.) loose alliance 2.) Confederation b.) central gov’t has all the power 3.) Federal System c.) central gov’t divides the power Directions: Match the type of government with the correct descriptions. 1.) autocracy a.) control rests with a small group 2.) oligarchy b.) the people hold supreme power 3.) democracy c.) one leader exercises total control

Let’s Check Our Answers!! Directions: Match the definitions with the form of government. 1.) Unitary a.) loose alliance 2.) Confederation b.) central gov’t has all the power 3.) Federal System c.) central gov’t divides the power Directions: Match the type of government with the correct descriptions. 1.) autocracy a.) control rests with a small group 2.) oligarchy b.) the people hold supreme power 3.) democracy c.) one leader exercises total control

Words To Know Republic-Involves the government using and abiding by the constitution heavily. Personal rights are respected and cannot be taken away. 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.) 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.) 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. President- chief executive officer of a government; also the head of state. Personal freedoms- freedom of expression, freedom of movement, freedom of press, etc…. Personal freedoms- freedom of expression, freedom of movement, freedom of press, etc….

The countries of Kenya, South Africa, and Sudan have very different government systems today. Though all 3 are described as “republics,” the reality is very different in each country!

Let’s Discuss….the Republic of Kenya Type of Government: Republic, with one-house legislature called the National Assembly. Has 3 branches of gov’t--executive, legislative, and judicial. Type of Government: Republic, with one-house legislature called the National Assembly. Has 3 branches of gov’t--executive, legislative, and judicial. Head of the State: Kenya had a presidential form of democracy until the election of The position of prime minister was established. The president is the chief of state and the prime minister is the head of government. Head of the State: Kenya had a presidential form of democracy until the election of The position of prime minister was established. The president is the chief of state and the prime minister is the head of government. Who can vote: All citizens 18 years of age or older. Who can vote: All citizens 18 years of age or older.

Republic of Kenya Cont’d Degree of Personal Freedom for Citizens: Freedoms are written in the constitution. The new constitution guaranteed many freedoms– freedom of expression, freedom of movement, and freedom from discrimination. Degree of Personal Freedom for Citizens: Freedoms are written in the constitution. The new constitution guaranteed many freedoms– freedom of expression, freedom of movement, and freedom from discrimination. Year of Independence from Colonial Rule: Kenya became independent from Great Britain in Year of Independence from Colonial Rule: Kenya became independent from Great Britain in 1963.

Now, Let’s Discuss..the Republic of South Africa Type of Government: (Parliamentary democracy) Republic, with a two-house National Assembly. Has 3 branches of gov’t– executive, legislative, and judicial. Type of Government: (Parliamentary democracy) Republic, with a two-house National Assembly. Has 3 branches of gov’t– executive, legislative, and judicial. Head of State and Chief of State: President elected by the National Assembly. President answers to the National Assembly and may only serve two five-year terms. Head of State and Chief of State: President elected by the National Assembly. President answers to the National Assembly and may only serve two five-year terms. Who can Vote: All citizens 18 years or older Who can Vote: All citizens 18 years or older

Republic of South Africa Cont’d Degree of Personal Freedom for Citizens: (numerous freedoms) The constitution ensures equality before the law and prohibits discrimination. 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 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. It prohibits slavery and forced labor.

Finally, Let’s Discuss..the Republic of Sudan Type of Government: coalition government run by an alliance of the National Congress Party (NCP) and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM). Type of Government: coalition government run by an alliance of the National Congress Party (NCP) and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM). Head of State and Head of Gov’t: President Head of State and Head of Gov’t: President ( Current president, Omar al-Bashir is considered a dictator) Who can vote: Citizens 17 years or older Who can vote: Citizens 17 years or older

Republic of Sudan Cont’d Degree of Personal Freedom: Citizens have real few constitutional freedoms unless they are associated with the National Congress Party. Most government positions are appointed. Degree of Personal Freedom: Citizens have real few constitutional freedoms unless they are associated with the National Congress Party. Most government positions are appointed. Year of Independence from Colonial Rule: In 1956, Sudan became independent from Egypt and Great Britain. Year of Independence from Colonial Rule: In 1956, Sudan became independent from Egypt and Great Britain.

A Little Background Info. On Sudan Number #1 on the list of worst dictators is Sudan’s current president, al-Bashir. 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. 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. The citizens DID NOT vote for al-Bashir; he used his military force to become dictator.

Checking For Understanding Directions: Fill in the chart below describing the governments of Kenya, South Africa, and Sudan. Kenya South Africa Sudan Form of Leadership presidentdictator Is leader elected fairly? yes Can citizens vote freely? yes Personal Freedoms guaranteed yes