Background
to Africa
, Five models of government
African socialism: (economic system)
- Popular = opposite of Capitalism
o Capitalism associated with colonialism + exploitation
- Socialism closer to traditional African communal way
- ≠ Satellite of USSR = own African Socialism
- Classless, communal society = land belongs to all
- Democratic decision making
- Happy to include benefits of Western Technology
- ≠ Private ownership of land, ≠ classes + co-operation
Capitalism: (economic system)
- Improve standard of living + good services
- Strong reliance on Western investment
- African in key economic positions
- State involved in economy ≠ control it
Democracy: (political system)
- Modeled on Westminster model but struggled
- Single party (monopoly and elimination of opponents)
- Once in power = abandoned western system for power
One-Party State: (political system)
- Ruling party = control government, police + armed forces
- President ruled as autocrat
- Censorship + few civil rights
- People accepted:
o ≠ waste time on elections
o Used to one leader (chief)
o Satisfied if needs are met + nationalism
Military Dictatorship: (political system)
- Civilian government ≠ solve problems
- Military coup by the army
to Africa
, Five models of government
African socialism: (economic system)
- Popular = opposite of Capitalism
o Capitalism associated with colonialism + exploitation
- Socialism closer to traditional African communal way
- ≠ Satellite of USSR = own African Socialism
- Classless, communal society = land belongs to all
- Democratic decision making
- Happy to include benefits of Western Technology
- ≠ Private ownership of land, ≠ classes + co-operation
Capitalism: (economic system)
- Improve standard of living + good services
- Strong reliance on Western investment
- African in key economic positions
- State involved in economy ≠ control it
Democracy: (political system)
- Modeled on Westminster model but struggled
- Single party (monopoly and elimination of opponents)
- Once in power = abandoned western system for power
One-Party State: (political system)
- Ruling party = control government, police + armed forces
- President ruled as autocrat
- Censorship + few civil rights
- People accepted:
o ≠ waste time on elections
o Used to one leader (chief)
o Satisfied if needs are met + nationalism
Military Dictatorship: (political system)
- Civilian government ≠ solve problems
- Military coup by the army
