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Africa Gov't & Econ Review
Africa Gov't & Econ Review
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1
Which of these countries has the HIGHEST GDP and standard of living? (see pic)
Nigeria
Kenya
South Africa
Sudan
2
Which of these is an example of economic specialization?
Kenya's economy exports many diverse products and services.
Israel lacks oil, so they have invested in other industries.
South Africa invests in education so its economy will grow.
Saudi Arabia produces oil so it can import other things.
3
Nigeria has neglected to make infrastructure improvements in the past. This means that they...
have not provided educational opportunities
have had an unstable government for a long time
have probably kept their GDP from growing
have ignored roads, electric grids, hospitals, and buildings
4
South Africa has a stable government. This means that they can improve HIV/AIDs by...
take care of children who have been orphaned by AIDS
educate citizens on AIDS prevention
having resources to provide healthcare
focus on getting wealthy from natural resources
5
All of these contribute to famine in Africa EXCEPT....
high standard of living
civil wars
drought
unstable governments
6
Capital goods are...
factories and machines
natural resources from the earth
technology upgrades and improvements
education and training
7
We need currency exchange because...
not all countries use the same type of currency
it helps us make more profit than domestic trade
it helps regulate international trade
it allows us to buy and sell items internationally
8
In a traditional economic system, trade is usually conducted by...
currency exchange
bartering
generating lots of personal profit
importing and exporting
9
What is the role of the citizen in BOTH South Africa and Kenya?
every citizen must serve in the military
they vote for representatives
they must obey the government without question
the constitution gives them a say in their government
10
If you are ___________ in Africa, you are MORE likely to get an education.
poor
a girl
living in a rural area
a boy
11
Why must economies allow entrepreneurship for growth?
Entrepreneurs are more educated than workers
Entrepreneurs give their profits to the country's government
Entrepreneurs help write new, fair business laws
Entrepreneurs create innovative new goods and services
12
The picture shows...
A market economy
the benefits of entrepreneurship
the economic continuum
factors of economic growth
13
Which of the following describes famine?
an unstable government
a shortage of food
dry, desert land
a terrible disease
14
The picture most likely represents...
all of these
a quota
an embargo
a tariff
15
What type of economy do Nigeria and South Africa have?
pure market
traditional
pure command
mixed
16
Market systems are powered by...
The supply and demand of privately controlled resources
A mixture of government and individual control
The government's decisions on what to produce and how
The culture and traditions of ancestors
17
South Africa has a higher literacy rate than Nigeria. Therefore, we can
infer
that:
South Africa's standard of living is higher.
Nigeria has invested in human capital.
South Africa's economy is stronger.
Nigeria's economy is failing.
18
A country rich in natural resources is probably _____________ economically developed.
more
never going to be
less
not
19
The picture most likely represents...
an embargo
a physical trade barrier
a tariff
a quota
20
Why don't more people take antiretroviral drugs that can help treat AIDS in Africa?
They are too rare.
They cost too much money.
Science has not discovered the drugs yet.
The people don't understand how the drugs work.
21
How does a STABLE government impact African countries?
it raises GDP and strengthens economies
It starts civil wars
It improves healthcare
It helps citizens to get a better education
22
Which of these would be classified as human capital?
An employee (worker)
A job training program
A person with a college degree
An idea for a new product
23
Which of these makes it harder to get an education in Africa?
being female
living in a rural area
civil war
living in an urban area
24
What is the
difference
between a presidential democracy and a parliamentary democracy?
how the leader is chosen
giving citizens the ability to vote
what kind of leader they have
the presence of a constitution
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What is a quota?
a law prohibiting international trade
a tax on imports
a stop or halt on all trade
a limit on imports
