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11BC Civics Final

Total questions: 109

Worksheet time: 2hrs 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Decision Making Branch is made up of .... (Choose all that apply)

a)

The Governor-General

b)

The Prime Minister

c)

The Leader of the Opposition

d)

Civil Service

2.

What is not a responsibility of the Decision Making Branch?

a)

Hire/Fire Government workers

b)

Create New Taxes

c)

Propose Policy

d)

Implement Approved Programmes

3.

What is the name of a Cabinet Member?

a)

MP

b)

Senator

c)

Minister

d)

Parliament

4.

A Cabinet Member must agree and go along with a policy while in Public. This is called...

a)

Cabinet Responsibility

b)

Parliamentary Responsibility

c)

Ministerial Responsibility

d)

Collective Responsibility

5.

What is the role of the Cabinet?

a)

Meet with the Prime Minister Weekly

b)

Mandate Vaccination

c)

Use Religion to exclude individuals

d)

Report to Parliament about what they are doing

6.

Who are NOT a part of the Civil Service?

a)
b)
c)
d)
7.

The Civil Service are... (choose any 2)

a)

Elected to work

b)

Employed to work in a Government Department or Ministry

c)

The People who administer the country

8.

The Decision Making branch of the Government

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Legislative Branch

d)

Cabinet

9.

Which type of Government is represented in the picture?

a)

Anarchy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Democracy

d)

Dictatorship

e)

Oligarchy

10.

Which type of Government is represented in the picture?

a)

Anarchy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Democracy

d)

Dictatorship

e)

Oligarchy

11.

Which type of Government is represented in the picture?

a)

Anarchy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Democracy

d)

Dictatorship

e)

Oligarchy

12.

Which type of Government is represented in the picture?

a)

Anarchy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Democracy

d)

Dictatorship

e)

Oligarchy

13.

Which type of Government is represented in the picture?

a)

Anarchy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Democracy

d)

Dictatorship

e)

Oligarchy

14.

What do you need in order to vote in a constituency?

Check all that apply.

a)

To be a citizen

b)

To live anywhere in The Bahamas

c)

To be 21 years old

d)

To have no LEGAL case against you

e)

To be of a SOUND mind

15.

What do you need in order to be a CANDIDATE in a constituency?

Check all that apply.

a)

To have an UNSOUND mind

b)

To live anywhere in The Bahamas

c)

To be 21 years old

d)

To have no LEGAL case against you

e)

To be BANKRUPT

16.

In order to be a CANDIDATE, how many people have to sign to support him/her?

a)

3

b)

5

c)

7

d)

10

17.

What do you need to be a Prime Minister?

a)

Be a Member of Parliament

b)

Be a Party Leader

c)

Win the Majority of the Seats

d)

Be 18 years old

18.

True or False? The DNA stands for Democratic National Association.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

True or False? The PLP and the FNM were the first 2 Major Political Parties in The Bahamas.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

True or False? The first step in the Electoral Process is Voter Registration.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

The 3rd step in the Electoral Process is...?

a)

Nomination Day

b)

Dissolve the House of Assembly

c)

Voter Registration

d)

Campaigning

22.

The 4th step in the Electoral Process is...?

a)

Nomination Day

b)

Dissolve the House of Assembly

c)

Voter Registration

d)

Campaigning

23.

Who was not a Prime Minister?

a)

Sir Roland Symonette

b)

Sir Lynden Pindling

c)

Hon Hubert Ingraham

d)

Hon Hubert Minnis

24.

Who is this?

a)

Sir Roland Symonette

b)

Sir Lynden Pindling

c)

Hon. Hubert Ingraham

d)

Hon. Hubert Minnis

e)

Hon. Perry Christie

25.

What is the name of the current Prime Minister

a)

Peter Davis

b)

Brave Davis

c)

Philip Davis

d)

Patrick Davis

26.

Who is this?

a)

Sir Roland Symonette

b)

Sir Lynden Pindling

c)

Hon. Hubert Ingraham

d)

Hon. Hubert Minnis

e)

Hon. Perry Christie

27.

Who is this?

a)

Sir Roland Symonette

b)

Sir Lynden Pindling

c)

Hon. Hubert Ingraham

d)

Hon. Hubert Minnis

e)

Hon. Perry Christie

28.

Who is the longest serving politician?

a)

Sir Roland Symonette

b)

Sir Lynden Pindling

c)

Hon. Hubert Ingraham

d)

Hon. Hubert Minnis

e)

Hon. Perry Christie

29.

Who is the second longest serving politician?

a)

Sir Roland Symonette

b)

Sir Lynden Pindling

c)

Hon. Hubert Ingraham

d)

Hon. Hubert Minnis

e)

Hon. Perry Christie

30.

Who is a doctor by profession?

a)

Sir Roland Symonette

b)

Sir Lynden Pindling

c)

Hon. Hubert Ingraham

d)

Hon. Hubert Minnis

e)

Hon. Perry Christie

31.

Who is a bootlegger by profession?

a)

Sir Roland Symonette

b)

Sir Lynden Pindling

c)

Hon. Hubert Ingraham

d)

Hon. Hubert Minnis

e)

Hon. Perry Christie

32.

Who is the longest serving Prime Minister?

a)

Sir Roland Symonette

b)

Sir Lynden Pindling

c)

Hon. Hubert Ingraham

d)

Hon. Hubert Minnis

e)

Hon. Perry Christie

33.

Who is the second longest serving Prime Minister?

a)

Sir Roland Symonette

b)

Sir Lynden Pindling

c)

Hon. Hubert Ingraham

d)

Hon. Hubert Minnis

e)

Hon. Perry Christie

34.

What is NOT the role of a Prime Minister?

a)

Decides who will be in the Cabinet

b)

Assigns Portfolios to Cabinet members

c)

Hires/Fires Government Workers

d)

Decides on the Election date

35.

Which leader introduced VAT?

a)

Sir Roland Symonette

b)

Sir Lynden Pindling

c)

Hon. Hubert Ingraham

d)

Hon. Hubert Minnis

e)

Hon. Perry Christie

36.

Which leader relied heavily on FOREIGN INVESTMENT?

a)

Sir Roland Symonette

b)

Sir Lynden Pindling

c)

Hon. Hubert Ingraham

d)

Hon. Hubert Minnis

e)

Hon. Perry Christie

37.

Which leader pushed TOURISM to the forefront?

a)

Sir Roland Symonette

b)

Sir Lynden Pindling

c)

Hon. Hubert Ingraham

d)

Hon. Hubert Minnis

e)

Hon. Perry Christie

38.

Which leader is from Current, Eleuthera?

a)

Sir Roland Symonette

b)

Sir Lynden Pindling

c)

Hon. Hubert Ingraham

d)

Hon. Hubert Minnis

e)

Hon. Perry Christie

39.

Who was leader for the smallest number of years?

a)

Sir Roland Symonette

b)

Sir Lynden Pindling

c)

Hon. Hubert Ingraham

d)

Hon. Hubert Minnis

e)

Hon. Perry Christie

40.

The Bahamas' main form of government is

a)

Absolute Dictatorship

b)

Representative Republic

c)

Constitutional Monarchy

d)

Direct Democracy

41.

True or False? The PLP and the FNM were the first 2 Major Political Parties in The Bahamas.

a)

True

b)

False

42.
What is a government?
a)
a group of corporations that control laws
b)
a group of people who overthrow the leaders
c)
a nation that has no leaders 
d)
a person or group of people who control a country
43.

When is a revolution most likely to occur?

a)

when most people are pleased with the government

b)

when the people are campaigning with the government

c)

when the people are tired of democracy

d)

when people are displeased with the government

44.
A queen rules a nation. When she dies, the throne will pass to her daughter. What kind of government does this nation have? 
a)
a monarchy 
b)
a theocracy
c)
a dictatorship
d)
a representative democracy
45.
A military leader seizes control of a government during a revolution. He has complete control and kills anyone who opposes him. What kind of government does this nation have? 
a)
a monarchy
b)
a theocracy
c)
a dictatorship
d)
an oligarchy
46.
Three military leaders take over a nation. They make all the rules and do not allow any discussion. What kind of government does this nation have? 
a)
an oligarchy
b)
anarchy
c)
a theocracy
d)
a dictatorship
47.
Some nations in the Middle East have Islam as the state religion. Their citizens must practice this religion. What kind of government do these nations have? 
a)
a monarchy 
b)
a theocracy
c)
a dictatorship
d)
an oligarchy
48.
People overthrow their government, but no ruler takes charge. Without leadership, the nation is in chaos. What is this situation called? 
a)
autocracy
b)
oppression 
c)
anarchy
d)
revolution
49.
Brady lives in a representative democracy. What does that mean?
a)
He will be brought up on charges if he does not vote
b)
As a citizen, he is a member of the government and sits in Congress. 
c)
He votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws
d)
He personally votes on every issue and law. 
50.

Who is this?

a)

Mario Bowleg, Min of Youth, Sports and Culture

b)

Michael Halkitis, Min of Economic Affairs & Leader of Government Business in the Senate

c)

Keith Bell, Min of Labour and Immigration

d)

Alfred Sears, Min of Works

51.

Who is this?

a)

Mario Bowleg, Min of Youth, Sports and Culture

b)

Michael Halkitis, Min of Economic Affairs & Leader of Government Business in the Senate

c)

Keith Bell, Min of Labour and Immigration

d)

Alfred Sears, Min of Works

52.

Who is this?

a)

Mario Bowleg, Min of Youth, Sports and Culture

b)

Michael Halkitis, Min of Economic Affairs & Leader of Government Business in the Senate

c)

Keith Bell, Min of Labour and Immigration

d)

Alfred Sears, Min of Works

53.

Who is this?

a)

Mario Bowleg, Min of Youth, Sports and Culture

b)

Michael Halkitis, Min of Economic Affairs & Leader of Government Business in the Senate

c)

Keith Bell, Min of Labour and Immigration

d)

Alfred Sears, Min of Works

54.

Who is this?

a)

Glenys Hanna-Martin, Min of Education and Technical and Vocational Training

b)

Pia Glover-Rolle, Min of State for Public Service

c)

Coleby-Davis, Jobeth, Min of Transport and Housing

d)

Ginger Moxey, Min for Grand Bahama

55.

Who is this?

a)

Glenys Hanna-Martin, Min of Education and Technical and Vocational Training

b)

Pia Glover-Rolle, Min of State for Public Service

c)

Coleby-Davis, Jobeth, Min of Transport and Housing

d)

Ginger Moxey, Min for Grand Bahama

56.

Who is this?

a)

Glenys Hanna-Martin, Min of Education and Technical and Vocational Training

b)

Pia Glover-Rolle, Min of State for Public Service

c)

Coleby-Davis, Jobeth, Min of Transport and Housing

d)

Ginger Moxey, Min for Grand Bahama

57.

Who is this?

a)

Glenys Hanna-Martin, Min of Education and Technical and Vocational Training

b)

Pia Glover-Rolle, Min of State for Public Service

c)

Coleby-Davis, Jobeth, Min of Transport and Housing

d)

Ginger Moxey, Min for Grand Bahama

58.

What is the name of the Deputy Prime Minister?

a)

Isaac Cooper

b)

Vaughn Miller

c)

Fredrick Mitchell

d)

Obediah Wilchcombe

59.

What Ministry is the Deputy Prime Minister the Lead of?

a)

Minister of Social Services and Urban Development

b)

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs

c)

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Public Service

d)

Minister of Tourism, Investment and Aviation

60.

What are the names of the local government officials? (Tick all that apply)

a)

Concillaries

b)

Administrator

c)

Councillor

d)

Commissioner

61.

What is the name of the highest local government official?

a)

Chief Concillaries

b)

Island Administrator

c)

Chief Councillor

d)

High Commissioner

62.

How many branches are there in the Government of The Bahamas?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

1

63.

Which Branch is responsible for Making the Laws

a)

Judicial

b)

Legislative

c)

Executive

d)

Cabinet

64.

Which Branch is responsible for Carrying out the Laws

a)

Judicial

b)

Legislative

c)

Executive

d)

Cabinet

65.

Which Branch is responsible for The Civil Servants

a)

Judicial

b)

Legislative

c)

Executive

d)

Cabinet

66.

Which Branch is responsible for the Privy Council

a)

Judicial

b)

Legislative

c)

Executive

d)

Cabinet

67.

Which Branch made up of independent officials

a)

Judicial

b)

Legislative

c)

Executive

d)

Cabinet

68.

True or False: The Prime Minister is the Head of State

a)

True

b)

False

69.

What is the role of the Leader of the Opposition (Choose all that apply)

a)

Always Say No

b)

Give Alternative Solutions

c)

Find Flaws in suggested ideas

d)

Offer Another Point of View

70.

The first 2 Major Political Parties in the Bahamas are...

a)

PLP

b)

FNM

c)

DNA

d)

UBP

71.

What are the Roles of the Prime Minister?

a)

Make Laws

b)

Appoint ministers to Cabinet

c)

Hire and Fire Civil Servants

d)

Directs and Influence policy

e)

Organizes the government into ministries and departments

72.

What is NOT a role of the Cabinet?

a)

Approve Policy

b)

Resolve Debates about policy

c)

Disagree Publically with Policy

d)

Meet publically once a week

73.

The Prime Minister makes a mandate that ALL students must be COVID vaccinated to go back to school campuses. The minister of education writes on the Facebook page that only HIGH SCHOOL students need to be vaccinated.

This is an example of going against...

a)

Primus inter pares

b)

Collective Possibility

c)

Collective Responsibility

d)

Primus Responsibility

74.

True or False. The roads were just paved in Eleuthera. The people who fixed it work for Bahamas Hot Mix. The workers are Civil Servants.

a)

false

b)

true

75.

True or False. The roads were just dug up in Eleuthera. The people who dug into it work for the Water & Sewerage Corporation. The workers are Civil Servants.

a)

false

b)

true

76.

What does "bi-cameral" mean?

a)

Going both ways

b)

Twice a year

c)

Two houses

d)

Purchase camels

77.

What are the bi-cameral parts of Parliament?

a)

Senate

b)

Office of the Prime Minister

c)

House of Assembly

d)

Governor General

78.

A bill is ________________.

a)

something I pay every month

b)

a suggested law being considered by Cabinet

c)

something the Prime Minister signs

d)

is introduced by lobbyist

79.

What comes first in the lawmaking process?

a)

debating the bill on the floor

b)

working in committees

c)

introducing a bill in either house

d)

sending the bill to the Prime Minister to sign or veto

80.

What is the last step of the lawmaking process in Parliament?

a)

voting on the bill

b)

working in committees

c)

sending the bill to the Prime Minister (sign or veto)

d)

introducing a bill in either house

81.

In which house of Parliament does the majority have the greatest amount of power the passage of legislation?

a)

The House of Assembly

b)

Senate

c)

This is true both bodies

d)

There is no difference in the power of the majority in either House

82.

Only ____________ can introduce a bill to Parliament.

a)

the media

b)

Cabinet Ministers

c)

a member of Parliament

d)

the Prime Minister

83.

A Written Law is called....

a)

Civil Law

b)

Common Law

c)

Criminal Law

d)

Statute Law

84.

An Unwritten Law is called....

a)

Civil Law

b)

Common Law

c)

Criminal Law

d)

Statute Law

85.

A dispute between private citizens is called....

a)

Civil Law

b)

Common Law

c)

Criminal Law

d)

Statute Law

86.

A dispute that is punishable by the country is called....

a)

Civil Law

b)

Common Law

c)

Criminal Law

d)

Statute Law

87.

Which 3 of the following are considered variable expenses?

a)

Magazine subscription

b)

Electricity

c)

Insurance coverage

d)

Clothing

e)

Recreation and vacation

88.

Which 3 of the following are considered fixed expenses?

a)

Cable subscription

b)

Electricity

c)

Insurance coverage

d)

Rent

e)

Medical fees

89.

Which of the following people would benefit MOST from a personal budget?

a)

Tim carefully keeps track of his expenses.

b)

Sue spends less than she earns.

c)

David is saving for a major purchase.

d)

Bob does not have enough money to pay bills.

90.

The first step in creating a budget is _________.

a)

know your income

b)

determine fixed expenses

c)

determine variable expenses

d)

review periodically

91.

The Second step to the budgeting process is to _________.

a)

set financial goals

b)

pay off all the debts

c)

invest in the stock market

d)

borrow money

92.

This month Mando’s expenses are greater than his income. What are two actions Mando can take in order to balance his budget?

a)

Increase expenses and decrease income

b)

Decrease expenses and decrease income

c)

Decrease expenses and increase income

d)

Increase expenses and increase income

93.

You will have a "budget deficit" if your _____ are quite large.

a)

cut down

b)

expenses

c)

making ends meet

d)

responsible

94.

In case you have a budget deficit, look at each item on your "spend" list to see if there's anything that you can _____ .

a)

budget

b)

make ends meet

c)

rich

d)

cut down

95.

There are no taxes in The Bahamas?

a)

True

b)

False

96.

What is the name of one of the taxes in The Bahamas?

a)

Income

b)

Inheritance

c)

Property

d)

Capital Gains

97.

Social Security tax in the Bahamas is called...

a)

Insurance

b)

National Insurance

c)

Ministry of Health

98.

Who pays the most Social Security tax?

a)

Employees

b)

Employers

c)

Self-employed

99.

Property Tax is imposed on all properties.

a)

True

b)

False

100.

Property Tax exemption stops at the first....

a)

$200,000

b)

$225,000

c)

$250,000

d)

$275,000

101.

What type of Corporate tax do we impose in The Bahamas?

a)

Copywriting

b)

Exemption

c)

Business License

102.

Which one of the following is NOT a tax in The Bahamas?

a)

Value Added Tax

b)

Income Tax

c)

Real Property Tax

d)

National Insurance

103.

VAT is currently at....

a)

7.5%

b)

10%

c)

12%

104.

Sam bought a Fridge in the US for $1500. He wants to calculate the VAT on the price of the fridge. When should he add the VAT?

a)

On the cost at the shop

b)

On the Cost and Shipping

c)

On the Cost from the Customs Office

105.

What is the Normal rate of Customs Duties on a Vehicle?

a)

10%

b)

50%

c)

65%

d)

85%

106.

How many different types of courts are in The Bahamas?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

107.

On Eleuthera, which court system deals with Traffic and Licensing offences?

a)

Family Island Administrator's Court

b)

Magistrate's Court

c)

Supreme Court

d)

Panel Court

108.

The Highest Court for The Bahamas is...

a)

Panel Court

b)

Privy Council

c)

Court of Appeals

109.

To make a ruling in the Supreme Court, the jury has to vote by a majority of

a)

8 to 4

b)

9 to 3

c)

7 to 5

d)

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