Constitution of the Bahamas

What is a constitution?

• A set of rules which lays down how the Government is organized and ensure citizens rights.

• Articles and orders of the Company of the Eleuthran Adventurers.

• Laws that are passed by the House of assembly and can change.

• The Charter of the Proprietary Governors that was not enforced.

What is the Name of the First Constitution of the Bahamas?

• The Laws and Provisions of The Common Wealth Bahamas.

• We the People of The Commonwealth of The Bahmas Islands.

• Articles and Orders of the Company of the Eleutheran Adventurers

In which year was the first Constitution of The Bahamas ?written?

• 1647

• 1547

• 1447

How many Constitution changes have The Bahamas had from 1963 to 1973

• Nine

• Six

• Three

• Four

Select the correct reasons why the constitution is important. Choose the correct two.

• The constitution tells what the branches of the government are, what powers they have, and how they work.

• The constitution states the rights and freedoms of citizens.

• The Government of the Bahamas can act independently of the constitution.

"The government’s other laws are not allowed to disagree with its constitution. " Indicate if this statement is True or False

• True

• False

• Not Sure

" The constitution may be amended, or changed, but this is generally more difficult to do than passing an ordinary law. " Indicate if this statement is True or False.

• True

• False

• Not Sure

How many Constitution changes have The Bahamas had from the coming of the Eleutheran Adventurers up to 1973?

• Nine

• Six

• Three

The constitution is the________ _______ of the Land.

• Supreme Directives

• Supreme Law

The chapter of the Constitution that ensures the rights of citizens is called

• Bill of the Senate

• Bill of the House of Assembly

• Bill of Rights