SOCIAL STUDIES VOCABULARY WORDS - TERM 1

A term used for an individual's right to vote

• suffrage

• ballot

• franchise

• democracy

In 1962, Trinidad and Tobago got our own Prime Minister and our own emblems. This came about because we became a/an __________ nation

• Republic

• Colony

• Joint

• Independent

When people are given National Awards after their death, it is said that the award is being given ___________.

• For long and devoted contribution

• Independently

• posthumously

• respectfully

A term used to describe our National Flag, National Birds, National Flower.

• Symbols

• Emblems

• Spaces

After Trinidad and Tobago became a Republic, we severed (cut) all ties with the

• President of the United States

• The

• Prime Minister of England

• The Queen of England

When there is an election, individuals cast their votes on a/an

• polling card

• ballot paper

• identification card

• social welfare form

The Elections and Boundaries Commission is in charge of running elections in Trinidad and Tobago

• True

• False

I have given long and meritiorious service at various Ministries (including the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health). I one could possibly receive

• The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

• The Chaconia Medal

• The Humming Bird Medal

• The Public Service Medal of Merit

Awards cannot be given posthumously.

• True

• False

When I love my country and I respect the various National Emblems, I display

• Patriotic

• Patriotism

• Patriot

• Respect