WorksheetsConstitution of the Bahamas
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is a constitution?
A set of rules which lays down how the Government is organized and ensure citizens rights.
Articles and orders of the Company of the Eleuthran Adventurers.
Laws that are passed by the House of assembly and can change.
The Charter of the Proprietary Governors that was not enforced.
What is the Name of the First Constitution of the Bahamas?
The Laws and Provisions of The Common Wealth Bahamas.
We the People of The Commonwealth of The Bahmas Islands.
Articles and Orders of the Company of the Eleutheran Adventurers
In which year was the first Constitution of The Bahamas ?written?
1647
1547
1447
How many Constitution changes have The Bahamas had from 1963 to 1973
Nine
Six
Three
Four
Select the correct reasons why the constitution is important. Choose the correct two.
The constitution tells what the branches of the government are, what powers they have, and how they work.
The constitution states the rights and freedoms of citizens.
The Government of the Bahamas can act independently of the constitution.
"The government’s other laws are not allowed to disagree with its constitution. " Indicate if this statement is True or False
True
False
Not Sure
" The constitution may be amended, or changed, but this is generally more difficult to do than passing an ordinary law. " Indicate if this statement is True or False.
True
False
Not Sure
How many Constitution changes have The Bahamas had from the coming of the Eleutheran Adventurers up to 1973?
Nine
Six
Three
The constitution is the________ _______ of the Land.
Supreme Directives
Supreme Law
The chapter of the Constitution that ensures the rights of citizens is called
Bill of the Senate
Bill of the House of Assembly
Bill of Rights
