social studies

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What is government?

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a group of people usually elected who have the power and authority to manage the affairs of a country

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define the constitution

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the principles that govern a country

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Democracy

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A system of government where people choose their leaders through elections.

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secession

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when a country or group separates from a larger one

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anarchy

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absence of government , breakdown in law and order

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What is a characteristic of democracy?

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Rights of citizens to choose their own government representatives at regular periods.

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What are the three branches of government?

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Executive, Legislature, Judiciary

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What is the simple principle that no one is above the law?

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rule of law

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The first Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago was

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Dr Eric Williams

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What happened in 1797?

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The British arrived in Trinidad