Social Studies 2018# 2

The political party which forms the government in the first-past-the-post system is the party which wins the MOST

• seats

• votes

• candidates

• supporters

Which of the following documents do political parties in the Caribbean usually use to inform the public about their policies, promises and programmes?

• hansard

• manifesto

• policy statement

• conference papers

Which of the following is LEAST likely to lead to protest by trade union?

• inadequate benefits for workers

• unhealthy working environment

• expensive housing for managers

• more opportunities for promotion

A political campaign is a method used by parties to

• give voice to the people

• encourage people to vote

• give donations to the needy

• get funding from the public

Caribbean countries where the Queen of England is the head of state are described as

• republics

• monarchies

• democracies

• dictatorships

One MAIN function of a prosecutor in the judicial system is to

• issue a summons to a witness

• provide a counsel for the defendant

• determine the verdict at the end of the trial

• present arguments against the defendant

One duty of the speaker of the House of Representatives is to

• regulate House debates

• represent the president

• make important speeches

• support governmental policy

Which of the following is a non taxable source of revenue for governments?

• export earning

• patent and licence

• grant from donor agencies

• earning on goods and services

In all CARICOM countries, citizens have the right to vote. This right is preserved because

• general elections occur every four or five years

• citizens only vote if required by the law to do so

• it is enshrined in the constitution of these countries

• there are two or more political parties for which citizens vote

Which of the following is NOT included in the written constitution of a country?

• methods of taxation

• responsibilities of citizens

• powers and functions of officers of the state

• powers and responsibilities of parliament