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

2. Warm-Up: 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

3. 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

4. Words To Know
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 in a Presidential Democracy
Personal freedoms- freedom of expression, freedom of movement, freedom of press, etc….

5. The countries of Kenya, South Africa, and Nigeria have very different government systems today.

6. Create a Graphic Organizer Like the One You See Below
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 of South Africa
Republic of Nigeria

7. 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.
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. Uhuru Kenyatta since April 2013.
Who can vote: All citizens 18 years of age or older.

8. 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.
Year of Independence from Colonial Rule: Kenya became independent from Great Britain in 1963.

9. Checking For Understanding Stand Up/Sit Down
If the statement below is true, STAND UP! If the statement is false, SIT DOWN! Try not to peek at your notes……
Kenya has a president and prime minister.

10. 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 government– 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. Current president is Jacob Zuma.
Who can Vote: All citizens 18 years or older

11. Republic of South Africa Cont’d
Degree of Personal Freedom for Citizens: (numerous freedoms)
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.

12. Checking For Understanding (Face-to-Face) Grab a Partner: Someone in your group
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 three 5-year terms.

13. Finally, Let’s Discuss..the Nigeria
Type of Government: federal government with 3 branches much like the U.S.
Head of State and Head of Government: President
(Current president,Muhammedu Bahari)
Who can vote: Citizens 18 years or older

14. Nigeria Cont’d
Degree of Personal Freedom:Nigeria has made serious improvements in human rights under this constitution though the American Human Rights Report of 2012 notes areas where significant improvement is needed, which include: abuses by Boko Haram, killings by governmental forces, lack of social equality, and issues with freedom of speech.
Year of Independence from Colonial Rule:1960 from Britain

15. A Little Background Info. On Nigeria
Wasn’t until 1985 that citizens could legally speak out about their government.
Women still have few rights.
Their police force and politicians have a history of corruption.
Constant worry about terrorist group Boko Haram

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

17. Closing 3-2-1
3- countries we’re currently studying 2- facts about South Africa’s government system 1- question you still have about one of the 3 countries.