Lesson Eight: Members of Parliament

Which is a stated eligibility requirement to become a Member of Parliament in The Bahamas?

• Serve in public service first

• Hold a university degree

• Own property in constituency

• Be appointed by a party

• Be 21 years or older

During a general election, how do individuals become Members of Parliament in The Bahamas?

• They are rotated by seniority

• They are chosen by monarch

• They are selected by judges

• They are appointed by Cabinet

• They are elected by citizens

Which statement best describes residency for MP candidates in The Bahamas?

• They must live five years in the constituency

• They must own a home in the constituency

• They do not have to live in the constituency

• They must move after nomination day

• They must rent within the constituency

According to the lesson, what fee must a candidate pay to the Returning Officer at nomination?

• Three hundred dollars

• Two hundred dollars

• Four hundred dollars

• Five hundred dollars

• One thousand dollars

Which combination correctly summarizes the 2019 Bahamian general election results noted in the lesson?

• Thirty‑nine elected: 32 men and 7 women

• Thirty‑nine elected: 30 men and 9 women

• Forty elected: 28 men and 12 women

• Thirty‑six elected: 24 men and 12 women

• Thirty‑nine elected: 33 men and 6 women

Where do Members of Parliament meet weekly according to the lesson?

• Cabinet Office in Nassau

• Senate chamber in Rawson Square

• Government House conference room

• House of Assembly in Parliament Square

• Supreme Court ceremonial hall

What is the term length typically served by a Member of Parliament in The Bahamas?

• Three years with possible extension

• Five years or until a general election

• Two years renewable by Cabinet

• Six years unless by‑election occurs

• Seven years fixed without exception

What annual salary is listed for Members of Parliament in the lesson?

• Forty thousand dollars per year

• Twenty‑five thousand dollars per year

• Thirty‑two thousand dollars per year

• Twenty‑nine thousand dollars per year

• Twenty‑eight thousand dollars per year

Which duty is listed for MPs when engaging with constituents?

• Set tax rates without consultation

• Issue court orders on civil cases

• Negotiate foreign treaties independently

• Host meetings to gather views on bills

• Appoint senators without approval

Which role reflects an MP’s responsibility inside the legislature?

• Oversee police hiring for constituencies

• Conduct elections in all districts

• Run local businesses for development

• Present constituency views on bills and laws

• Manage public school staffing directly