Question

south africa
from 1948-1994, official policy in south
africa gave white people all the political
power. even though the majority of south
africans were black, non - whites could not
influence government. white south
africans elected representatives to sit in a
lawmaking body.

forms of government:
_________
and
_________

Explanation:

The passage describes South Africa's government from 1948 - 1994, where white people held political power and elected representatives (indicating a republic/representative democracy aspect) but non - whites were excluded, also showing an oligarchy (rule by a small group, the white minority) and apartheid - era authoritarian elements. However, in terms of formal government structure with elected representatives, it had elements of a republic (since representatives were elected) and also an oligarchy (rule by the white minority). But more accurately, the main forms here, considering the elected law - making body and the exclusionary nature, are Republic (because there were elected representatives) and Oligarchy (rule by a small group, the white minority). But if we focus on the elected representative part, the first form can be "Republic" and the second, due to the minority rule, "Oligarchy" (or also "Apartheid - based Authoritarian Regime", but oligarchy is more about rule by a small group).

Answer:

First blank: Republic
Second blank: Oligarchy