African Governments

Democracy

Government in which the citizens play an important role through voting

Presidential Democracy

In this type of democracy, the leader is both the chief executive and head of state. In addition, the people vote directly for the leader

Parliamentary Democracy

In this type of democracy, The leader is apart of the legislative branch. The people do not choose the leader directly because they are chosen by the legislature.

Monarchy

A government ruled by a king or queen

Autocracy

In this type of government, the citizens have virtually no role because all of the decisions are made by a single leader.

South Africa

This African countries government is currently a parliamentary democracy.

Kenya & Nigeria

These two African Countries have a presidential democracy

Autocratic Monarchy

government in which one person has unlimited authority over others