Social Studies GLAT practice # 4

Front

Which two continents are near The Bahamas?

Back

North America and South America

Front

Which line of latitude passes through The Bahamas?

Back

The Tropic of Cancer

Front

What is the capital of Exuma?

Back

George Town

Front

Which of the following is a count of how many people are in a country? census, economy, asue, poll

Back

census

Front

Which term is a Bahamian culture where people pool money together and each person gets a turn receiving the funds?

Back

asue

Front

In which year did The Bahamas become independent?

Back

1973

Front

How old must a person be to vote in a General Election?

Back

18 years

Front

Which branch of the government is responsible for making the laws in The Bahamas?

Back

legislature

Front

Which type of law deals with suits among private citizens?

Back

civil law

Front

Who are poachers?

Back

people fishing in a country illegally