Current Affairs-Republic Day

In which year did Trinidad and Tobago become a Republic?

• 1962
• 1980
• 1995
• 1976

The Head of the Republic is the

• Speaker of the House of Representatives

• Leader of the Opposition

• President

• Prime Minister

The name of the Regulation or document for ensuring that our citizens receive there just form of government is

• the Industrial Stabilization Act

• the Constitution of Trinidad and Tobago

• the Independence Act

• the Civil Service Regulations

I address the Houses of Parliament during opening ceremonies. Who am I?

• Prime Minister
• Speaker of the House
• President of the Republic

• Lord Chancellor

In respect of the term Republic which of the following statement is TRUE?

• A Republic is a form of government where the supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives.
• A Republic is a form of government where the supreme power is held by a single ruler.
• A Republic is a form of government where the supreme power is held by a council of elders.
• A Republic is a form of government where the supreme power is held by a hereditary monarch.

Here every creed and race find an equal place. What is the main theme conveyed in the passage?

• Unity among different races and religions

• Importance of agriculture in Trinidad

• Discrimination based on religion and race

• Citizenship and patriotism in Trinidad

Our national emblems were chosen

• to honor our country

• to distinguish us from other nations

• in honor of our struggles

• as a mark of victory

"I will honor my parents, My teachers, my leaders and my elders..." These words show

• respect for authority

• willingness to be of service to others

• honesty and truth

• co-operation

Which of the following changes occurred when Trinidad and Tobago became a Republic?

• The national flag was redesigned
• The country joined the European Union
• The official language was changed to French
• The country replaced the British monarch with a President as the head of state.

One of the following is NOT a historical fact concerning the changes that occurred when Trinidad became a Republic

• There was the appointment of a President to replace the Queen as Head of State

• there was a new Constitution known as Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Act. 1976

• It marked the end of British monarchy and signaled the beginning of true nationhood

• The monarch took full control of the colonies and a governor was appointed by the Crown to make laws and policies