Governor General

How is the GG appointed?

• by the PM on advice of the Queen
• by the Queen on the advice of the PM
• by the Attorney General
• through section 75 of the Constitution

The formal acceptance of the GG takes place on...

• the floor of the Senate overseen by the PM & Presiding officers

• on the floor of the House of Representatives

• the floor of the GG's residence

• the floor of the major court room in the High Court

The GG is appointed at the 'Queen's pleasure', what does this mean?

• if the Queen changes her mind, she can sack the GG
• the GG can serve for as long as they want
• there is no term specified
• the PM has to be happy with the GG

The current GG is...

• Cornelius smith

• Dame Ivy Dumont

• Dame Marguerite Pindling

• Arthur Folks

Which is NOT an example of a Reserve Power?

• power to dismiss a PM when s/he is acting lawfully
• power to appoint a PM if an election has resulted in a 'hung parliament'
• power to dismiss a PM when s/he is acting unlawfully
• power to dismiss a PM where s/he has lost the confidence of the Parliament

Which is NOT a role of the GG?

• a. opens, Dissolves & prorogue parliament

• Acts on the ADVICE of PM and Opposition leader to appoint Senators

• Sign bills when they have been passed by the HOA and Senate

• Refuse to sign bills

Which are NOT other roles of the GG?

• receives & entertains visiting movie stars & pop artists in The Bahamas

• Receives special Bahamians or nationalist who have done something special

• receives the credentials of Ambassadors & most High Commissioners

• give Perogative of Mercy on the advice of Min of Home Affairs

Who is the queen's personal representative in The Bahamas

• Prime Minister

• Governor General

• Archbishop

• Attorney General

Who was the 1st Bahamian Governor General

• Sir Milo Butler

• Sir Arthur Hannah

• Sir Clifford Darling

• Dame Doris Johnson

What is the official residence of the Governor General?

• House of Assembly

• Government House

• White House

• Buckingham Palace