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Africa Gov't & Econ Review
Africa Gov't & Econ Review
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1
Which of the following describes famine?
an unstable government
a shortage of food
a terrible disease
dry, desert land
2
What is a quota?
a limit on imports
a stop or halt on all trade
a tax on imports
a law prohibiting international trade
3
What type of economy do Nigeria and South Africa have?
mixed
pure market
pure command
traditional
4
Nigeria has neglected to make infrastructure improvements in the past. This means that they...
have probably kept their GDP from growing
have ignored roads, electric grids, hospitals, and buildings
have had an unstable government for a long time
have not provided educational opportunities
5
South Africa has a higher literacy rate than Nigeria. Therefore, we can
infer
that:
Nigeria has invested in human capital.
Nigeria's economy is failing.
South Africa's economy is stronger.
South Africa's standard of living is higher.
6
If you are ___________ in Africa, you are MORE likely to get an education.
a girl
poor
a boy
living in a rural area
7
Capital goods are...
natural resources from the earth
education and training
technology upgrades and improvements
factories and machines
8
Which of these makes it harder to get an education in Africa?
civil war
living in an urban area
being female
living in a rural area
9
South Africa has a stable government. This means that they can improve HIV/AIDs by...
focus on getting wealthy from natural resources
having resources to provide healthcare
take care of children who have been orphaned by AIDS
educate citizens on AIDS prevention
10
Which of these countries has the HIGHEST GDP and standard of living? (see pic)
Kenya
South Africa
Sudan
Nigeria
11
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
12
All of these contribute to famine in Africa EXCEPT....
high standard of living
drought
civil wars
unstable governments
13
The picture most likely represents...
a quota
a physical trade barrier
a tariff
an embargo
14
Market systems are powered by...
The culture and traditions of ancestors
The supply and demand of privately controlled resources
The government's decisions on what to produce and how
A mixture of government and individual control
15
The picture most likely represents...
a quota
an embargo
all of these
a tariff
16
Which of these is an example of economic specialization?
Israel lacks oil, so they have invested in other industries.
South Africa invests in education so its economy will grow.
Kenya's economy exports many diverse products and services.
Saudi Arabia produces oil so it can import other things.
17
How does a STABLE government impact African countries?
It starts civil wars
It helps citizens to get a better education
it raises GDP and strengthens economies
It improves healthcare
18
Why must economies allow entrepreneurship for growth?
Entrepreneurs are more educated than workers
Entrepreneurs create innovative new goods and services
Entrepreneurs give their profits to the country's government
Entrepreneurs help write new, fair business laws
19
Which of these would be classified as human capital?
A person with a college degree
A job training program
An employee (worker)
An idea for a new product
20
The picture shows...
A market economy
factors of economic growth
the economic continuum
the benefits of entrepreneurship
21
A country rich in natural resources is probably _____________ economically developed.
more
never going to be
not
less
22
We need currency exchange because...
not all countries use the same type of currency
it helps regulate international trade
it helps us make more profit than domestic trade
it allows us to buy and sell items internationally
23
In a traditional economic system, trade is usually conducted by...
generating lots of personal profit
importing and exporting
currency exchange
bartering
24
What is the role of the citizen in BOTH South Africa and Kenya?
the constitution gives them a say in their government
they must obey the government without question
every citizen must serve in the military
they vote for representatives
25
Why don't more people take antiretroviral drugs that can help treat AIDS in Africa?
The people don't understand how the drugs work.
They are too rare.
They cost too much money.
Science has not discovered the drugs yet.
