1959 Written Constitution

Why was Tujuh Serangkai or Seven member committee set up in Brunei in 1953?

• To control the First National Development Plan

• To find out the views of people about a constitution

• To replace the State Council

• To start religious schools on Brunei

What was set up in 1953 to advise the Sultan?

• The British Military Administration

• The Department of Religious Affairs

• The Malaysian Solidarity Consultative Committee

• The Tujuh Serangkai

How many members did the Tujuh Serangkai have?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 9

Who led a delegation to London to discuss the proposed Constitution in March, 1959?

• Pengiran Maharaja Laila Muda Abdul Kahar

• Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III

• Pengiran Yusof bin Pengiran Hj Abdul Rahim

• Pengiran Di-Gadong Pengiran Haji Mohd Salleh

When was the constitution Agreement between Brunei and Britain signed?

• 1947

• 1949

• 1959

• 1967

Who signed the 1959 Constitution Agreement on behalf of the British Government?

• Abell

• Boyd

• MacDonald

• Scott

Which post replaced that the Resident in the 1959 Constitution?

• Commissioner-General

• Governor-General

• High Commissioner

• Secretary of State

Under the 1959 Constitution, which council passed laws?

• The Council of Succession

• The Executive Council

• The Legislative Council

• The Privy Council

Which parts of the government of Brunei did the British still control following the 1959 Constitution?

• Defence and foreign affairs

• Defence and religion

• Finance and foreign affairs

• Finance and religion

What are the main effect of the 1959 Constitution ?

• Free education was started

• A scholarship scheme for overseas study was started

• The British Residential System was ended

• Tunku Abdul Rahman suggested that Brunei became part of Malaysia