Question 1

Which of the following is NOT true of the divestment and credit denial campaign of the 1980s?

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A)  It was seen by South African policy-makers as more alarming than international sanctions as it might lead to diminished access to advanced technology. 
B)  It helped to ensure that the South Africa's foreign debt remained fairly low. 
C)  It was a reaction to a state of emergency imposed in 1985. 
D)  It led to the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act in the United States. 
E)  It was initiated by the United Nations. 
A)  It was seen by South African policy-makers as more alarming than international sanctions as it might lead to diminished access to advanced technology. 
B)  It helped to ensure that the South Africa's foreign debt remained fairly low. 
C)  It was a reaction to a state of emergency imposed in 1985. 
D)  It led to the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act in the United States. 
E)  It was initiated by the United Nations.

Question 2

Which of the following is TRUE about the South African electoral system?

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A)  The names of the candidates appear on the ballot. 
B)  National and provincial elections are held at different times. 
C)  Parties nominate separate lists of candidates for the National Assembly and each province, thus allowing voters to divide their support between two parties. 
D)  Individual candidates for the parties run in specific districts for seats in the National Assembly. 
E)  Parties nominate a single list of candidates for the National Assembly and each of the provinces, thus ensuring that the party that wins the national election will also control the provincial governments. 
A)  The names of the candidates appear on the ballot. 
B)  National and provincial elections are held at different times. 
C)  Parties nominate separate lists of candidates for the National Assembly and each province, thus allowing voters to divide their support between two parties. 
D)  Individual candidates for the parties run in specific districts for seats in the National Assembly. 
E)  Parties nominate a single list of candidates for the National Assembly and each of the provinces, thus ensuring that the party that wins the national election will also control the provincial governments.

Question 3

Which of the following does NOT describe the relationship between the country's electoral system and how South African political parties act during elections?

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A)  The system encourages parties to seek voters outside of their core supporters. 
B)  Because the electorate is spread out, parties are encouraged to adopt positions that have broad appeal. 
C)  Because the system does not focus on individual candidates, party leaders put people on their lists that might not win popular support if elections were centered on the appeal of individual candidates. 
D)  Multiparty competition is encouraged because the double-ballot system allows voters to split their vote, thus allowing even smaller parties the chance to obtain executive office. 
E)  Parties are unlikely to engage in civil electioneering because the system distributes seats proportionally, thus encouraging parties to win as many as possible. 
A)  The system encourages parties to seek voters outside of their core supporters. 
B)  Because the electorate is spread out, parties are encouraged to adopt positions that have broad appeal. 
C)  Because the system does not focus on individual candidates, party leaders put people on their lists that might not win popular support if elections were centered on the appeal of individual candidates. 
D)  Multiparty competition is encouraged because the double-ballot system allows voters to split their vote, thus allowing even smaller parties the chance to obtain executive office. 
E)  Parties are unlikely to engage in civil electioneering because the system distributes seats proportionally, thus encouraging parties to win as many as possible.

Question 4

Which of the following statements about economic conditions in post-apartheid South Africa is NOT true?

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A)  Although  more Africans have joined the ranks of the richer portion of the population, this has also meant that inequality among Africans has increased. 
B)  Africans remain more likely to be unemployed than any other racial group. 
C)  Although poverty has declined, almost half of the population still lives below the poverty line. 
D)  Government efforts to combat inequality and poverty have focused on the urban areas of the country, almost totally ignoring the countryside. 
E)  Poverty remains more prevalent in rural areas. 
A)  Although  more Africans have joined the ranks of the richer portion of the population, this has also meant that inequality among Africans has increased. 
B)  Africans remain more likely to be unemployed than any other racial group. 
C)  Although poverty has declined, almost half of the population still lives below the poverty line. 
D)  Government efforts to combat inequality and poverty have focused on the urban areas of the country, almost totally ignoring the countryside. 
E)  Poverty remains more prevalent in rural areas.

Question 5

The South African National Defense Force

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A)  is about the same size as the country's police force. 
B)  has played a major role in peacekeeping efforts. 
C)  has increasingly been called upon to provide internal security. 
D)  is seen by many experts as being seriously underfunded, undermanned, and ill-equipped. 
E)  is tightly integrated into regional defense structures. 
A)  is about the same size as the country's police force. 
B)  has played a major role in peacekeeping efforts. 
C)  has increasingly been called upon to provide internal security. 
D)  is seen by many experts as being seriously underfunded, undermanned, and ill-equipped. 
E)  is tightly integrated into regional defense structures.

Question 6

Which of the following statements about the South African population is TRUE?

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A)  Roughly speaking, the number of Africans is equal to the combined populations of Whites, Colored, and Indians. 
B)  Whites are the smallest racial group. 
C)  There are roughly as many Coloreds as there are Indians. 
D)  There are roughly as many Indians as there are Whites. 
E)  Africans are the largest racial group. 
A)  Roughly speaking, the number of Africans is equal to the combined populations of Whites, Colored, and Indians. 
B)  Whites are the smallest racial group. 
C)  There are roughly as many Coloreds as there are Indians. 
D)  There are roughly as many Indians as there are Whites. 
E)  Africans are the largest racial group.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a reason for low public respect for South Africa's legal institutions?

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A)  The huge caseloads that make judicial proceedings very slow 
B)  The low pay rates for rank-and-file police officers that make them very susceptible to corruption 
C)  The continued harsh treatment of those in custody by the police 
D)  The low criminal conviction rate 
E)  The reforms that allow detectives to operate more autonomously, which encourages corruption 
A)  The huge caseloads that make judicial proceedings very slow 
B)  The low pay rates for rank-and-file police officers that make them very susceptible to corruption 
C)  The continued harsh treatment of those in custody by the police 
D)  The low criminal conviction rate 
E)  The reforms that allow detectives to operate more autonomously, which encourages corruption

Question 8

Which of the following statements about South Africa's post-1994 reintegration into the world economy is NOT true?

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A)  It has resulted in deep and lasting economic disruptions, just as we see in the post-communist transitions in Eastern Europe. 
B)  It has prompted an outflow of South African investment to other countries. 
C)  It has led to increased trade with other African countries. 
D)  WTO-mandated tariff reductions initially led to heavy job losses in the textile and clothing industries. 
E)  Although initially having a negative impact, reintegration has generally been beneficial, leading to a stronger economy. 
A)  It has resulted in deep and lasting economic disruptions, just as we see in the post-communist transitions in Eastern Europe. 
B)  It has prompted an outflow of South African investment to other countries. 
C)  It has led to increased trade with other African countries. 
D)  WTO-mandated tariff reductions initially led to heavy job losses in the textile and clothing industries. 
E)  Although initially having a negative impact, reintegration has generally been beneficial, leading to a stronger economy.

Question 9

The South African president

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A)  is less powerful than the British prime minister. 
B)  retains his seat in parliament just like the British prime minister. 
C)  is able to serve unlimited terms of office. 
D)  is chosen from the membership of the National Assembly. 
E)  can be removed from office only on the grounds of serious misconduct. 
A)  is less powerful than the British prime minister. 
B)  retains his seat in parliament just like the British prime minister. 
C)  is able to serve unlimited terms of office. 
D)  is chosen from the membership of the National Assembly. 
E)  can be removed from office only on the grounds of serious misconduct.

Question 10

Which statement about South Africa's constitution is INCORRECT?

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A)  Its bill of rights includes a safeguard concerning sexual choice. 
B)  It includes clauses concerning ecological sustainability. 
C)  It retained an element of power sharing in that it specified that cabinets must be racially representative. 
D)  Although much of it can be amended with a simple two-third majority in the National Assembly, there are some elements that are more difficult to amend as they require a 75 percent majority. 
E)  It was drafted by the first democratically elected parliament although that body generally had to include elements that were agreed to prior to the drafting process. 
A)  Its bill of rights includes a safeguard concerning sexual choice. 
B)  It includes clauses concerning ecological sustainability. 
C)  It retained an element of power sharing in that it specified that cabinets must be racially representative. 
D)  Although much of it can be amended with a simple two-third majority in the National Assembly, there are some elements that are more difficult to amend as they require a 75 percent majority. 
E)  It was drafted by the first democratically elected parliament although that body generally had to include elements that were agreed to prior to the drafting process.

Question 11

In the post-apartheid era, the proportion of the votes won by the opposition to the African National Congress has generally remained stable although the makeup of that opposition has changed considerably.  First, describe the highlights of this change.  Next, describe some of the factors that make it likely that the makeup of the current opposition will change.

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The highlights of the change in the oppo

Question 12

In comparison to other transitional democracies, democratization in South Africa has been much easier. Explain why this is the case?

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why democratiz

Question 13

International sanctions against South Africa during the apartheid era

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A)  began in the 1970s. 
B)  were instituted by the United Nations, which strictly enforced them. 
C)  were suspended in 1990 when President De Klerk released Nelson Mandela from prison. 
D)  caused the government to invest in strategic industries. 
E)  were limited to economic embargoes. 
A)  began in the 1970s. 
B)  were instituted by the United Nations, which strictly enforced them. 
C)  were suspended in 1990 when President De Klerk released Nelson Mandela from prison. 
D)  caused the government to invest in strategic industries. 
E)  were limited to economic embargoes.

Question 14

Opinion polls indicate that

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A)  most South Africans are more likely to trust the national government rather than the provincial or municipal authorities. 
B)  there continues to be a very high level of satisfaction with democracy among all groups. 
C)  White South Africans are more likely than any other group to feel that race relations have improved since 1994. 
D)  only a small minority of South Africans believe that race relations have not changed significantly since 1994. 
E)  There is a small majority that feels post-apartheid democracy has failed to produce economic benefits. 
A)  most South Africans are more likely to trust the national government rather than the provincial or municipal authorities. 
B)  there continues to be a very high level of satisfaction with democracy among all groups. 
C)  White South Africans are more likely than any other group to feel that race relations have improved since 1994. 
D)  only a small minority of South Africans believe that race relations have not changed significantly since 1994. 
E)  There is a small majority that feels post-apartheid democracy has failed to produce economic benefits.

Question 15

Describe some of the obstacles that face the policy of "Black empowerment."  Would you say that, despite these, the policy has been a success?

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Some of the obstacles that face the poli

Question 16

The Sharpeville Massacre

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A)  refers to an incident involving an armed struggle between ANC and Zulu forces in a Black township, resulting in many deaths among the Zulus and thus setting up a deep resentment between the two. 
B)  occurred as a result of South African police brutally putting down a wildcat strike. 
C)  led to the banning of the ANC. 
D)  resulted in almost 1000 deaths. 
E)  occurred when South African military and internal security forces entered a township to arrest leaders of the ANC. 
A)  refers to an incident involving an armed struggle between ANC and Zulu forces in a Black township, resulting in many deaths among the Zulus and thus setting up a deep resentment between the two. 
B)  occurred as a result of South African police brutally putting down a wildcat strike. 
C)  led to the banning of the ANC. 
D)  resulted in almost 1000 deaths. 
E)  occurred when South African military and internal security forces entered a township to arrest leaders of the ANC.

Question 17

Describe some ways in which racial segregation affects social, economic, and political life in post-apartheid South Africa.

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Racial segregation in post-apartheid Sou

Question 18

How did generational change affect the policies of apartheid? Did this change substantially affect the fundamental aspects of apartheid?

Accepted Answer

Generational change played a significant

Question 19

In modern usage, ____ is a derogatory term used to refer to Afrikaners.

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A)  Voortrekker 
B)  Boer 
C)  White 
D)  Anglo 
E)  Colored 
A)  Voortrekker 
B)  Boer 
C)  White 
D)  Anglo 
E)  Colored

Question 20

How has the role of the state in the economy changed over the years in South Africa?  How has it remained the same?

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The role of the state in the economy of

Which of the following is NOT true of the divestment and credit denial campaign of the 1980s?

Which of the following is TRUE about the South African electoral system?

Which of the following does NOT describe the relationship between the country's electoral system and how South African political parties act during elections?

Which of the following statements about economic conditions in post-apartheid South Africa is NOT true?

The South African National Defense Force

Which of the following statements about the South African population is TRUE?

Which of the following is NOT a reason for low public respect for South Africa's legal institutions?

Which of the following statements about South Africa's post-1994 reintegration into the world economy is NOT true?

The South African president

Which statement about South Africa's constitution is INCORRECT?

In comparison to other transitional democracies, democratization in South Africa has been much easier. Explain why this is the case?

International sanctions against South Africa during the apartheid era

Opinion polls indicate that

Describe some of the obstacles that face the policy of "Black empowerment." Would you say that, despite these, the policy has been a success?

The Sharpeville Massacre

Describe some ways in which racial segregation affects social, economic, and political life in post-apartheid South Africa.

How did generational change affect the policies of apartheid? Did this change substantially affect the fundamental aspects of apartheid?

In modern usage, ____ is a derogatory term used to refer to Afrikaners.

How has the role of the state in the economy changed over the years in South Africa? How has it remained the same?

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Exam 11: South Africa

Which of the following is NOT true of the divestment and credit denial campaign of the 1980s?

Which of the following is TRUE about the South African electoral system?

Which of the following does NOT describe the relationship between the country's electoral system and how South African political parties act during elections?

Which of the following statements about economic conditions in post-apartheid South Africa is NOT true?

The South African National Defense Force

Which of the following statements about the South African population is TRUE?

Which of the following is NOT a reason for low public respect for South Africa's legal institutions?

Which of the following statements about South Africa's post-1994 reintegration into the world economy is NOT true?

The South African president

Which statement about South Africa's constitution is INCORRECT?

In comparison to other transitional democracies, democratization in South Africa has been much easier. Explain why this is the case?

International sanctions against South Africa during the apartheid era

Opinion polls indicate that

Describe some of the obstacles that face the policy of "Black empowerment." Would you say that, despite these, the policy has been a success?

The Sharpeville Massacre

Describe some ways in which racial segregation affects social, economic, and political life in post-apartheid South Africa.

How did generational change affect the policies of apartheid? Did this change substantially affect the fundamental aspects of apartheid?

In modern usage, ____ is a derogatory term used to refer to Afrikaners.

How has the role of the state in the economy changed over the years in South Africa? How has it remained the same?

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