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Bahamas Government, Citizenship, and Trade Unions Quiz

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1st Bahamian trade union was formed

a)

1965

b)

1921

c)

1900

d)

1967

2.

How many branches of government are there in the Bahamas?

a)

1

b)

5

c)

7

d)

3

3.

Which branch of government in the Bahamas makes laws?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

d)

Military

4.

What is the minimum age requirement for Bahamian citizenship?

a)

18

b)

16

c)

21

d)

25

5.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for Bahamian citizenship?

a)

Having at least one Bahamian parent

b)

Being married to a Bahamian citizen

c)

Being born in the Bahamas

d)

Having lived in the Bahamas for at least 10 years

6.

What are the rights of Bahamian citizens?

a)

The rights of Bahamian citizens include the right to vote, the right to freedom of speech and expression, the right to a fair trial, the right to own property, and the right to equal protection under the law.

b)

The rights of Bahamian citizens include the right to free healthcare and education.

c)

The rights of Bahamian citizens include the right to bear arms and the right to self-defense.

d)

The rights of Bahamian citizens include the right to unlimited government surveillance and monitoring.

7.

What are the responsibilities of Bahamian citizens?

a)

Attending community events, participating in sports activities, and volunteering

b)

Traveling abroad, owning property, and starting a business

c)

Obeying laws, paying taxes, serving on juries, and voting in elections

d)

Purchasing property and aquiring gainful employment

8.

What is a trade union?

a)

An organization formed by workers to protect their rights and interests in the workplace.

b)

A trade union is a type of financial institution that provides loans and credit to businesses.

c)

A trade union is a government agency that regulates trade between different countries.

d)

A trade union is a group of employers who come together to negotiate better working conditions for their employees.

9.

What year was the Burma road Riot?

a)

1921

b)

1967

c)

1942

d)

1958

10.

What is the term for the ballot counted after a voter submits their vote?

a)

Preliminary return

b)

The right to collective bargaining

c)

Secret Ballot

d)

X

11.

What is the first trade union in the Bahamas?

a)

The Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union (BHCAWU)

b)

The Bahamas Public Services Union (BPSU)

c)

The Working Man's Union (WMU)

d)

The Citizen's Union

12.

In order to be considered a Bahamian you must?

a)

Persons Adopted by Bahamian parents after July 9, 1973

b)

Born legitimately BEFORE or AFTER July 9, 1973 from a Bahamian Mother.

c)

BE born in the United State of America

d)

Born in The Commonwealth AFTER July 9, 1973 to nonBahamian parents

13.

How many constituencies are there?

a)

12

b)

6

c)

38

d)

10

14.

What branch of government is the Senate under?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

d)

Parliament

15.

What Branch of government is the Prime Minister under?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

Parliament

16.

The ministry each cabinet member is assigned

a)

Parliament

b)

House of Assembly

c)

Senate

d)

Portfolio

17.

What type of Government does The Bahamas follow?

a)

Democracy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Constitutional parliamentary

d)

Dictatorship