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

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. Kenya

10. 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

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

12. Sudan

13. 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

14. 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

15. South Africa

16. 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

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