Independence Terms

Which TWO would be in charge of a monarchy?

• King

• Prime Minister

• Governor General

• Queen

Which organization is responsible for protecting the rights and responsibilities of workers?

• Franchise

• Trade Union

• Commonwealth

• Electoral Office

Which describes the countries of the Commonwealth. Countries that were owned by __________

• Spain

• Dutch

• British

• French

Why is Universal Adult Suffrage important to people? It gives people _________

• the opportunity to obtain PATH benefits

• free health care at clinics and hospitals

• better benefits at their work places

• the right to vote based on age

What did the raising of the Jamaican flag on August 6, 1962 signify?

• Independence

• Constitution

• Franchise

• Revolution

Which definition best defines a revolution?

• Electing a government through an election

• Forcible overthrow of a government

• Supporting a political party

• Boycotting the buying of goods

Which refers to the set of laws which are used to govern a country?

• Colonial rule

• Monarchy

• Nation

• Constitution

What do Nigel Clarke, Lisa Hanna, and Fayval Williams have in common? They are members of _________

• insurance company

• a political party

• the constabulary force

• a trade union

Which best describes the system of government when Britain took over Jamaica in 1655?

• Colonial rule

• Self government

• Independence

• Constitution

Which TWO terms refer to voting?

• Colonial rule

• Franchise

• Commonwealth

• Universal Adult Suffrage