Question 1

The first European settlers of South Africa

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A)  were British. 
B)  arrived in the early 1700s. 
C)  arrived in search of gold and other valuable minerals in the area. 
D)  were Dutch. 
E)  arrived in the late 1500s. 
A)  were British. 
B)  arrived in the early 1700s. 
C)  arrived in search of gold and other valuable minerals in the area. 
D)  were Dutch. 
E)  arrived in the late 1500s.

Question 2

The transition from the apartheid regime to the post-apartheid regime involved negotiated agreements among the various political parties involved. Which of the following is an example of such an agreement?

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A)  Positions in the transitional government would be accorded proportionally among the parties. 
B)  Participants of politically motivated violence could obtain immunity. 
C)  The newly elected Parliament would sit as constitutional assembly to draw up a final constitution. 
D)  Provincial legislatures would absorb the homeland bureaucracies. 
E)  All of the above are examples of negotiated agreements. 
A)  Positions in the transitional government would be accorded proportionally among the parties. 
B)  Participants of politically motivated violence could obtain immunity. 
C)  The newly elected Parliament would sit as constitutional assembly to draw up a final constitution. 
D)  Provincial legislatures would absorb the homeland bureaucracies. 
E)  All of the above are examples of negotiated agreements.

Question 3

The African National Congress (ANC) has been the dominant party in post-apartheid South Africa because

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A)  it has an extensive political organization especially at the local level. 
B)  it has a virtual monopoly on the African voter while wining a substantial minority among the other races. 
C)  it is widely seen as a national liberation movement by the majority of the population. 
D)  despite the existence of clear factions within the party, it has not experienced any significant splits. 
E)  All of the above are reasons that the ANC has been the dominant party in post-apartheid South Africa.. 
A)  it has an extensive political organization especially at the local level. 
B)  it has a virtual monopoly on the African voter while wining a substantial minority among the other races. 
C)  it is widely seen as a national liberation movement by the majority of the population. 
D)  despite the existence of clear factions within the party, it has not experienced any significant splits. 
E)  All of the above are reasons that the ANC has been the dominant party in post-apartheid South Africa..

Question 4

Which of the following was NOT a factor that led to the establishment of institutionalized racism in South Africa following the Anglo-Boer War?

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A)  The massive influx of cheap labor from India 
B)  The need to coerce African labor, initially in the mining industry 
C)  The exclusion of Africans outside of the Cape Crown Colony from voting 
D)  The attraction of Whites who had been forced off the land during the Anglo-Boer War to the Afrikaner nationalist movement 
E)  The passage of a "civilized labor policy," which meant that semiskilled and certain unskilled jobs were reserved for Whites 
A)  The massive influx of cheap labor from India 
B)  The need to coerce African labor, initially in the mining industry 
C)  The exclusion of Africans outside of the Cape Crown Colony from voting 
D)  The attraction of Whites who had been forced off the land during the Anglo-Boer War to the Afrikaner nationalist movement 
E)  The passage of a "civilized labor policy," which meant that semiskilled and certain unskilled jobs were reserved for Whites

Question 5

What kinds of external pressures were put on South Africa to end its apartheid policies? What was the impact of such pressures?

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Several external pressures were put on S

Question 6

In what ways has the state intervened in the economy? Address state policies during both the apartheid and post-apartheid eras.

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During the apartheid era, the South Afri

Question 7

The South African National Defense Force

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A)  is much larger than the apartheid era military. 
B)  has played a major role in continental peacekeeping efforts. 
C)  has actively cooperated with U.S. military forces in anti-terror raids in the region. 
D)  is an amalgamation of the old South African Defense Force, homeland militias, and guerrilla armies. 
E)  has worked closely with South Africa's police forces to provide internal security against domestic Islamic terrorists. 
A)  is much larger than the apartheid era military. 
B)  has played a major role in continental peacekeeping efforts. 
C)  has actively cooperated with U.S. military forces in anti-terror raids in the region. 
D)  is an amalgamation of the old South African Defense Force, homeland militias, and guerrilla armies. 
E)  has worked closely with South Africa's police forces to provide internal security against domestic Islamic terrorists.

Question 8

Which of the following statements are NOT true about municipal governments in South Africa?

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A)  They have taxation powers. 
B)  Most cities are governed by ANC-dominated administrations. 
C)  There has been a high voter turnout in local elections. 
D)  Citizens have shown themselves to be unhappy by the performance of municipal governments as indicated by protests about the delivery of services. 
E)  Although big cities draw the bulk of their revenue from local taxes, smaller municipalities are heavily dependent upon government grants. 
A)  They have taxation powers. 
B)  Most cities are governed by ANC-dominated administrations. 
C)  There has been a high voter turnout in local elections. 
D)  Citizens have shown themselves to be unhappy by the performance of municipal governments as indicated by protests about the delivery of services. 
E)  Although big cities draw the bulk of their revenue from local taxes, smaller municipalities are heavily dependent upon government grants.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

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A)  Sudden policy shifts occurring without elaborate consultation have been rare in post-apartheid South Africa. 
B)  Post-apartheid governments initially emphasized a participatory approach to policy making. 
C)  The surest way to influence the policy-making process is through access to the president's office and the informal networks that surround it. 
D)  Economic issues have been put at the center of politics in post-apartheid South Africa in large part because of the government's commitment to fiscally conservative policies. 
E)  For the post-apartheid transition period, between 1994 and 1999, a power-sharing coalition helped to reassure racial minorities. 
A)  Sudden policy shifts occurring without elaborate consultation have been rare in post-apartheid South Africa. 
B)  Post-apartheid governments initially emphasized a participatory approach to policy making. 
C)  The surest way to influence the policy-making process is through access to the president's office and the informal networks that surround it. 
D)  Economic issues have been put at the center of politics in post-apartheid South Africa in large part because of the government's commitment to fiscally conservative policies. 
E)  For the post-apartheid transition period, between 1994 and 1999, a power-sharing coalition helped to reassure racial minorities.

Question 10

Which of the following is TRUE of provincial governments in South Africa?

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A)  They are dependent upon the central government for their revenue. 
B)  They are generally seen as having weak and inefficient bureaucracies that result, at least in part, because of how these were created. 
C)  Although provincial legislatures may pass laws, the National Assembly can override these laws. 
D)  In provinces where the ANC dominates, elections are a formality as the provincial premier is in reality appointed by the president. 
E)  All of the above statements are true of provincial governments in South Africa. 
A)  They are dependent upon the central government for their revenue. 
B)  They are generally seen as having weak and inefficient bureaucracies that result, at least in part, because of how these were created. 
C)  Although provincial legislatures may pass laws, the National Assembly can override these laws. 
D)  In provinces where the ANC dominates, elections are a formality as the provincial premier is in reality appointed by the president. 
E)  All of the above statements are true of provincial governments in South Africa.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is NOT true of the Anglo-Boer War?

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A)  It was brought about, at least in part, because of the increased strategic value of gold reserves in Transvaal. 
B)  The agreement to end the war gave all Africans the right to vote. 
C)  It resulted in a unified South Africa firmly under British control. 
D)  It was initiated by the Afrikaner republics. 
E)  It was fought prolonged by the guerrilla campaign of the Boers against the British. 
A)  It was brought about, at least in part, because of the increased strategic value of gold reserves in Transvaal. 
B)  The agreement to end the war gave all Africans the right to vote. 
C)  It resulted in a unified South Africa firmly under British control. 
D)  It was initiated by the Afrikaner republics. 
E)  It was fought prolonged by the guerrilla campaign of the Boers against the British.

Question 12

In comparison to other transitional democracies, democratization in South Africa has been much easier. What factors help to account for this? Cite specific examples from your text.

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In comparison to other transitional demo

Question 13

The president's ability to dominate the policy-making process stems from

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A)  his ability to appoint senior government officials. 
B)  his chairing of the cabinet. 
C)  his role as party leader. 
D)  his de facto power over parliamentary office holding. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  his ability to appoint senior government officials. 
B)  his chairing of the cabinet. 
C)  his role as party leader. 
D)  his de facto power over parliamentary office holding. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 14

Apartheid is BEST described as

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A)  a set of policies that limited the political rights of Africans. 
B)  a set of policies designed to limit the mobility of Africans. 
C)  a set of policies designed to ensure minority rule. 
D)  a set of policies that divided South Africans into separate races, each with their own rights. 
E)  a set of policies designed to limit the economic and political activity of Africans, most critically their ability to freely organize unions and to vote. 
A)  a set of policies that limited the political rights of Africans. 
B)  a set of policies designed to limit the mobility of Africans. 
C)  a set of policies designed to ensure minority rule. 
D)  a set of policies that divided South Africans into separate races, each with their own rights. 
E)  a set of policies designed to limit the economic and political activity of Africans, most critically their ability to freely organize unions and to vote.

Question 15

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 African National Congress. 
D)  resulted in almost 1000 deaths. 
E)  occurred when South African military and internal security forces entered a township to arrest leaders of the African National Congress. 
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 African National Congress. 
D)  resulted in almost 1000 deaths. 
E)  occurred when South African military and internal security forces entered a township to arrest leaders of the African National Congress.

Question 16

Low public respect for South African legal institutions stems from

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A)  huge caseloads that make judicial proceedings very slow. 
B)  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)  All of the above statements are true. 
A)  huge caseloads that make judicial proceedings very slow. 
B)  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)  All of the above statements are true.

Question 17

What factors account for the power of the South African executive vis-à-vis the country's legislature? Do you think that this imbalance hinders the democratization process either in the short or long term?

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The power of the South African executive

Question 18

Which of the following statements is TRUE about South Africa in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks?

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A)  The government has withheld formal public support for America's offensive against fundamentalist Islamic movements. 
B)  The government has offered discreet cooperation with American and British intelligence. 
C)  The government deported several suspected Al Qaeda operatives. 
D)  The government has drafted legislation allowing for detention without charge for up to fourteen days. 
E)  All of the above statements are true. 
A)  The government has withheld formal public support for America's offensive against fundamentalist Islamic movements. 
B)  The government has offered discreet cooperation with American and British intelligence. 
C)  The government deported several suspected Al Qaeda operatives. 
D)  The government has drafted legislation allowing for detention without charge for up to fourteen days. 
E)  All of the above statements are true.

Question 19

The deputy president

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A)  is appointed by the president and subject to approval by the National Assembly. 
B)  must come from the opposition party. 
C)  is appointed by the president and subject to the approval of both chambers of parliament. 
D)  is chosen by provincial governors. 
E)  has no constitutionally-designated special powers. 
A)  is appointed by the president and subject to approval by the National Assembly. 
B)  must come from the opposition party. 
C)  is appointed by the president and subject to the approval of both chambers of parliament. 
D)  is chosen by provincial governors. 
E)  has no constitutionally-designated special powers.

Question 20

Which of the following statements about unemployment in post-apartheid South Africa is TRUE?

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A)  It has steadily declined. 
B)  It is concentrated among those who have completed high school. 
C)  It has aversely affected union membership. 
D)  Africans are still more likely to be unemployed than other groups. 
E)  It is concentrated in urban populations. 
A)  It has steadily declined. 
B)  It is concentrated among those who have completed high school. 
C)  It has aversely affected union membership. 
D)  Africans are still more likely to be unemployed than other groups. 
E)  It is concentrated in urban populations.

The first European settlers of South Africa

The transition from the apartheid regime to the post-apartheid regime involved negotiated agreements among the various political parties involved. Which of the following is an example of such an agreement?

The African National Congress (ANC) has been the dominant party in post-apartheid South Africa because

Which of the following was NOT a factor that led to the establishment of institutionalized racism in South Africa following the Anglo-Boer War?

What kinds of external pressures were put on South Africa to end its apartheid policies? What was the impact of such pressures?

In what ways has the state intervened in the economy? Address state policies during both the apartheid and post-apartheid eras.

The South African National Defense Force

Which of the following statements are NOT true about municipal governments in South Africa?

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Which of the following is TRUE of provincial governments in South Africa?

Which of the following statements is NOT true of the Anglo-Boer War?

In comparison to other transitional democracies, democratization in South Africa has been much easier. What factors help to account for this? Cite specific examples from your text.

The president's ability to dominate the policy-making process stems from

Apartheid is BEST described as

The Sharpeville Massacre

Low public respect for South African legal institutions stems from

What factors account for the power of the South African executive vis-à-vis the country's legislature? Do you think that this imbalance hinders the democratization process either in the short or long term?

Which of the following statements is TRUE about South Africa in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks?

The deputy president

Which of the following statements about unemployment in post-apartheid South Africa is TRUE?

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The first European settlers of South Africa

The transition from the apartheid regime to the post-apartheid regime involved negotiated agreements among the various political parties involved. Which of the following is an example of such an agreement?

The African National Congress (ANC) has been the dominant party in post-apartheid South Africa because

Which of the following was NOT a factor that led to the establishment of institutionalized racism in South Africa following the Anglo-Boer War?

What kinds of external pressures were put on South Africa to end its apartheid policies? What was the impact of such pressures?

In what ways has the state intervened in the economy? Address state policies during both the apartheid and post-apartheid eras.

The South African National Defense Force

Which of the following statements are NOT true about municipal governments in South Africa?

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Which of the following is TRUE of provincial governments in South Africa?

Which of the following statements is NOT true of the Anglo-Boer War?

In comparison to other transitional democracies, democratization in South Africa has been much easier. What factors help to account for this? Cite specific examples from your text.

The president's ability to dominate the policy-making process stems from

Apartheid is BEST described as

The Sharpeville Massacre

Low public respect for South African legal institutions stems from

What factors account for the power of the South African executive vis-à-vis the country's legislature? Do you think that this imbalance hinders the democratization process either in the short or long term?

Which of the following statements is TRUE about South Africa in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks?

The deputy president

Which of the following statements about unemployment in post-apartheid South Africa is TRUE?

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