Grade 11 Test

Which of the following groups of Caribbean countries have a republican form of government?

• Barbuda and St. Kitts and Nevis

• Antigua and Montserrat

• Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago

• Jamaica and St. Vincent and Grenadines

The role of the Opposition in Parliament can BEST be describes as:

• Inciting civil disobedience and mass protest

• Voting in favour of all Bills debated in parliament

• Rejecting policies which the ruling party proposes

• Analyzing government's policies and presenting alternatives

In which of the following countries is Proportional Representation practised?

• Guyana

• Jamaica

• Barbados

• St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Which of the following is NOT normally dealt with by family courts in the Caribbean?

• Divorce

• Child custody

• Probate of wills

• Alimony payments

The MAIN functions of a prosecutor in the Judicial system is to:

• Issue a summons to a witness

• Provide counsel for the defendant

• Present arguments against the defendant

• Determine the verdict at the end of a trial

A countries constitution may be changed by:

• A referendum

• National elections

• National registration

• Local government elections

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of good governance?

• Efficiency in the civil service

• Independence of the judiciary

• Use of public of public funds for elaborate projects

• Participation of citizens

An individual may be deprived of his/her constitutional rights if:

• There is a natural disaster

• The Head of State has resigned

• The cabinet has been reshuffled

• A state of emergency has been declared.

The right to vote in elections is known as:

• Ballot

• Constituency

• Franchise

• Manifesto

In the English-speaking Caribbean, the first Court of hearing for criminal offences is usually the:

• Coroner's Court

• Court of Assizes

• Court of Appeal

• Magistrates Court