Caribbean Government - Quiz 2

Which branch of government is likely being described in the passage?

• executive

• legislature

• judiciary

Which one of the following is likely to fall under the branch of government described here?

• The Fire Service

• The Police Force

• The Magistrate's Court

Which of the following court systems deal with serious offenses that have had a preliminary hearing in a lower court?

• Magistrate's Court

• Privy Council

• High Court

• Court of Appeal

Which of the following key persons in government appoints ministers and decides their responsibilities; chairs cabinet meetings; appoints the governor general; decides when elections should occur; leads on formulating policy and legislation?

• The Opposition Leader

• Prime Minister

• The Head of State

• Minister

Which two groups make up the cabinet?

• Prime Minister & Junior Ministers

• Ministers & Junior Ministers

• Prime Minister & Ministers

• Ministers & Civil Servants

Explain the term "separation of powers" and explain why this is important in relation to the three branches of government.

Imagine you are part of a political party preparing for an election. Outline THREE ways in which you would prepare for election, describing the importance of each one.

Which of the following is the correct order for the process and judicial services involved in administering the law?

• 1) preliminary hearing art magistrate's court, 2) case heard at high court, 3) arrest, 4) prison sentence imposed.

• 1) arrest, 2) preliminary hearing at magistrate's court, 3) case heard at high court, 4) prison sentence imposed

• 1) arrest, 2) case heard at high court, 3) preliminary hearing at magistrate's court, 4) prison sentence imposed

Which of the following is not an ideal method for preparing for elections?

• bribing the electorate

• preparing a manifesto

• selecting candidates

• raising funds

(a)   used to be a constitutional monarchy but on 30th November 2021, it transitioned to a parliamentary republic.