Social Studies GLAT practice # 4

In which year did The Bahamas become independent?

• 1970

• 1973

• 1980

• 1965

Which branch of the government is responsible for making the laws in The Bahamas?

• executive

• judiciary

• legislature

• military

Which is NOT a way to ensure someone votes only ONCE in a General Election?

• the name is crossed off the voters' list

• thumb is dipped in indelible ink

• the voter's card is stamped

• the voter's card is taken until the next day

Which entity does The Royal Bahamas Defence Force NOT protect our boundaries against?

• drug smuggling

• weapons smuggling

• illegal immigrants

• allies

Who are poachers?

• People fishing in a country illegally

• Individuals who hunt animals for sport

• People who collect rare plants legally

• Fishermen who follow local fishing regulations

Which continent is known as the Land Down Under?

• Australia

• Africa

• South America

• Antarctica

What is the capital of Eleuthera?

• Governor's Harbour

• Nassau

• Freeport

• George Town

What is the name of the scale that measures the strength of Hurricanes?

• Saffir-Simpson scale

• Beaufort scale

• Richter scale

• Fujita scale

When applying for Bahamian citizenship, where must the application be published?

• on Facebook

• on television

• on the radio

• in the newspaper

Which two continents are near The Bahamas?

• North America and South America

• Europe and Africa

• Asia and Australia

• Antarctica and South America