An Introduction to Government

Name the form of government practiced in Trinidad and Tobago

• Democracy

• Authoritarianism

• Fascism

• Totalitarianism

The last system of government used in Trinidad and Tobago before independence was

• Old Representative System

• Crown Colony

• Lord Proprietors

• Internal Self Governance

What is a Constitution?

• A document that outlines the policies of a government

• A document that contains the rules of the Opposition party

• A document that defines the principles upon which a country is governed

• A document created by the President to make their position more powerful

Which of the following is NOT an arm of government?

• Ministries

• Executive

• Judiciary

• Legislative

Which of the following statements is true?

• Members of the Judiciary are also members of the Legislative

• Members of the Executive branch are also members of the Judiciary

• Members of the Executive branch are also members of the Legislative branch

Caribbean countries that were formerly British colonies kept the British system of government which is known as:

• The Westminister Model

• Presidential Democracy

• The Laissez Faire System

• Executive Preseidential Model

Which of the following Caribbean countries has a unicameral legislature?

• Guyana

• Suriname

• Barbados

• Grenada

Which Caribbean country recently became a republic?

• Barbados

• Jamaica

• Trinidad and Tobago

• St Lucia

Another name for the Executive is:

• The Ombudsman

• The House of Representatives

• The Cabinet

• The Senate

Who is the Chairperson of the Cabinet?

• The Minister of Communication

• The President

• The Prime Minister

• The Leader of the Opposition