Social Studies Unit Test

_________ is a person or group of people who runs a country and decides what rules the people must obey.

• Government

• Independence

• Politics

• Socialism

Why do we need government?

Where are your rights as a Bahamian citizen are found?

• Westminster

• Articles and Orders

• Constitution

What is a constitution?

The Bahamas has a constitutional monarchy based on the ____________ model.

Where is Government House located?

• Frederick Street

• Fritzwilliam Hill

• Carmichael Road

• Bay Street

This is known as the law making body of the country.

• Judiciary

• Executive

• Legislature

Who threw the mace out of the House of Assembly window?

• Sir Milo Butler

• Sir Lynden Pindling

• Sir Randol Fawkes

Who threw the hourglass out of the House of Assembly window?

• Sir Milo Butler

• Sir Lynden Pindling

• Sir Gerald Cash

The ______ is another name for the Upper House of Parliament

• House of Assembly

• Parliament

• Senate