Exam 22: South Africa

How did South African electoral processes change in the transition from apartheid to the current system? Why was the British model abandoned,and what effect has it had on fair representation?

In which of the following ways does the South African president differ from typical prime ministers in advanced democracies?

Why is civil society in South Africa described as "vigorous,effective,and [yet] shallow"? How has civil society developed in South Africa since apartheid? Describe at least two actors in civil society that show promise.

The most important antiapartheid organization was the

Which of the following actions was taken by President F.W.de Klerk that hastened the transition to democracy and the end of apartheid?

The Population Registration Act of 1950

Which of the following statements best describes South Africa's political system during apartheid?