How is the African Union (AU) governed?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  What does the abbreviation "AU" stand for? 

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    The African United Colonial Government
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    The Organisation of African Unity
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    The United Nations of Africa
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    The African Union
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  How many countries are currently member of the AU? 

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    44 out of 55 African countries
  • B.
    8 out of 55 African countries
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    52 out of 55 African countries
  • D.
    55 out of 55 African countries
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  What are the AU's areas of responsibilities?

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    The AU is a political organisation for African states, and acts as a peacekeeping body
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    The AU is moving towards integration as a free trade area, a customs union, a single market, a central bank, and a common currency.
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    The AU has a common court deciding on human right cases.
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    All of the above
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  Which of these flags is the current flag of the African Union?

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    Answer A
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    Answer B
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    Answer C
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    Answer D
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  How can the AU enforce its decisions upon member states?

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    The AU can use its army
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    If a member state does not comply it can be brought before the African Court of Justice
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    The AU lacks a standing common army, police force, or judicial arm and is thus dependent on the collaboration of its member states
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    The Executive Council can vote for an administrative punishment
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  What is the role of the Chairperson of the AU's Commission? 

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    He decides on the allocation of the AU’s budget 
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    He is the leader of the Secretariat of the African Union, which initiates proposals and implements decisions of the legislative bodies. 
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    He can demand that the African Union’s Assembly must draft legislation in a particular policy area
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    He is a supervisor and impartial observer of treaties decided upon by the AU member states
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  The AU has a set timeline for what it wants to achieve. What is part of the agenda?

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    A common passport, and financial independence for the AU by 2020, and a common currency by 2028
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    A common army and police force by 2023
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    Better loan rates for its member states from lenders by 2025
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    A new common language in Africa by 2039

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
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