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Regional Cooperation

Total questions: 141

Worksheet time: 1hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is regional integration

(a)  

2.

An agreement among many groups or countries

(a)  

3.

Caribbean Examination Council and The University of West Indies is a form of regional integration

a)

True

b)

False

4.

An agreement between two groups or countries

a)

Bi-lateral agreement

b)

Multi-lateral agreement

5.

Identify areas of regional integration in the Caribbean

4 lines
6.

Explain two benefits of regional integration

4 lines
7.

What is economic integration?

4 lines
8.

Give examples of economic integration in the Caribbean

4 lines
9.

(a)   was a form a political integration

10.

List three ways Caribbean culture is spread

4 lines
11.

Identify two benefits of the creative industry

(a)  

12.

Which of the following CARICOM groups is made up of prime ministers, executive presidents or chief ministers?

a)

The Secretariat

b)

Comon Market Council

c)

Standing Committee of ministers

d)

Heads of Government Conference

13.

Which of the following is the MOST important aim of the trading arrangements within CARICOM?

a)

To promote economic development in the region

b)

To increase the markets and revenue of large territories

c)

To ensure that goods from outside the region become cheaper

d)

To increase travel and contact among the people of the region

14.

Which of the following factors hinders cooperation among CARICOM states?

a)

common economic policies

b)

the challenge of globalization

c)

competition for foreign capital

d)

difference in cultural traditions

15.

Which of the following institutions of CARICOM is responsible for the economic activities of the community?

a)

Common Market Council

b)

Standing Committee of Ministers

c)

Heads of Government Conference

d)

Conference of Agriculture Ministers

16.

If a CARICOM country imposes restrictions on CARICOM products, which of the following provisions of the treaty is being violated?

a)

Rule of origin

b)

Liberalization of trade

c)

Special Regime of LCDs

d)

Common External Tariff

17.

Which of the following factors is intended to promote trade among CARICOM member states?

a)

Variety of currencies by CARICOM countries

b)

Removal of duties on regional goods and services

c)

Importation of low cost goods from countries outside the region

d)

Production of similar goods and services in the various member states

18.

Globalization is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT the

a)

migration of skilled labour

b)

establishment of trade links around the world

c)

creation of jobs as a result of foreign investment

d)

use of low levels of technology in the production of goods

19.

Which of the following is the MAIN reason for trade conflicts which sometimes arise among CARICOM countries?

a)

lack of natural resources in many of the islands

b)

low level of industrial development in each territory

c)

reluctance on the part of some governments to permit freedom of movement

d)

competition for markets when several countries manufacture identical products

20.

CARICOM countries need to pool their skilled human resources. The MOST likely result of such action would be

a)

a speeding up of the rate of 'brain drain'

b)

a reduction in the need for foreign experts

c)

a reduction in workers' wages and salaries

d)

an increase in the spending of foreign exchange

21.

'Economic Integration' as part of CARICOM's main objectives, aims at

a)

rationalizing CARICOM's existing tariffs

b)

limiting outside access to CARICOM products

c)

accelerating development in CARICOM countries

d)

reducing the debt owned by CARICOM member states

22.

The agreement establishing CARICOM was signed in

a)

Barbados

b)

Guyana

c)

Jamaica

d)

Trinidad and Tobago

23.

Caricom became operational on

a)

July 1st, 1973

b)

July 4th, 1973

c)

August 1st, 1973

d)

August 4th, 1973

24.

Caricom member states include:

a)

Monarchies and Independent states

b)

Independent states and republics

c)

Independent states only

d)

Monarchies only

25.

Which of the following is NOT an objective of Caricom?

a)

Trade liberalization by member states

b)

The harmonization of fiscal incentives

c)

Common External Tariff

d)

To gain republic status for members

26.

Caricom is essentially a

a)

federation of islands

b)

realistic approach to regionalism

c)

political entity

d)

lawmaking institution

27.

The supreme policymaking body of Caricom is

a)

The Heads of Government

b)

The Foreigh Affairs Ministers

c)

The Standing Committee of Ministers of Education

d)

the Common Market Council

28.

The Caribbean Development Bank is situated in

a)

Barbados

b)

Guyana

c)

Jamaica

d)

Antigua

29.

Which of the following introduced free trade to the region?

a)

Caricom

b)

The Caribbean Common Market

c)

CARIFTA

d)

The West Indies Federation

30.

Which of the following countries were not members of the Caribbean Common Market?

a)

Suriname and the Bahamas

b)

The Bahamas and Haiti

c)

Haiti and Guyana

d)

Suriname and Guyana

31.

Which type of agreement was the West Indies Federation?

a)

Unilateral

b)

Bilateral

c)

International

d)

Multilateral

32.

Which of the following are likely to result from the imposition of a common external tariff?

a)

Protection of regional producers, Increase in the cost of imported goods, and discrimination against foreign producers

b)

Increase in the cost of imported goods and increase in extra-regional exports

c)

Increase in extra-regional exports and discrimination against foreign producers

d)

Increase in the cost of imported goods, and discrimination against foreign producers

33.

Place the following regional organisations in the order in which they were established:

a)

West Indies Federation, Caricom, Carifta, CSME

b)

West Indies Federation, CSME, CARIFTA, Caricom

c)

CSME, CARIFTA, West Indies Federation, Caricom

d)

West Indies Federation, CARIFTA, Caricom, and CSME

34.

Which of the following is true about CARIFTA?

a)

All member states eventually joined CARICOM

b)

CARIFTAfailed to meet its objectives

c)

Its main objective was to deal with transnational corporations

d)

There existed functional cooperation in education, health, and culture

35.

Caricom countries suffer from all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

economic and social problems

b)

lack of human resources

c)

the influence of a large number of tourists

d)

unfavorable balance of trade

36.

This organization came into effect in 1968

a)

The Caribbean Common Market

b)

CARIFTA

c)

The West Indies Federation

d)

CARICOM

37.

This organisation was a political union

a)

The Caribbean Common Market

b)

CARIFTA

c)

The West Indies Federation

d)

CARICOM

38.

This is an organisation of sovereign Caribbean countires with shared and common values, a common culture, and a common objective to work together to overcome the challenges which face the region and to promote the wellbeing of the citizens

a)

The Caribbean Common Market

b)

CARIFTA

c)

The West Indies Federation

d)

Caricom

39.

This organisation is similar to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) which involves Canada, the United States, and Mexico

a)

The Caribbean Common Market

b)

CARIFTA

c)

The West Indies Federation

d)

Caricom

40.

This organisation officially divided its members into LDC's and MDC's.

a)

The Caribbean Common Market

b)

CARIFTA

c)

The West Indies Federation

d)

Caricom

41.

This organisation was MOST successful in increasing intra-regional trade

a)

The Caribbean Common Market

b)

CARIFTA

c)

The West Indies Federation

d)

Caricom

42.

Anguilla is an associate member of this organisation

a)

The Caribbean Common market

b)

CARIFTA

c)

The West Indies Federation

d)

Caricom

43.

The governing structure of an organisation included a House of Representatives

a)

The Caribbean Common Market

b)

CARIFTA

c)

The West Indies Federation

d)

Caricom

44.

Belize (British Honduras) was the last to join this organisation

a)

The Caribbean Common Market

b)

CARIFTA

c)

The West Indies Federation

d)

Caricom

45.

Which of the following CARICOM groups is made up of prime ministers, executive presidents or chief ministers?

a)

The Secretariat

b)

Comon Market Council

c)

Standing Committee of ministers

d)

Heads of Government Conference

46.

Which of the following is the MOST important aim of the trading arrangements within CARICOM?

a)

To promote economic development in the region

b)

To increase the markets and revenue of large territories

c)

To ensure that goods from outside the region become cheaper

d)

To increase travel and contact among the people of the region

47.

Which of the following factors hinders cooperation among CARICOM states?

a)

common economic policies

b)

the challenge of globalization

c)

competition for foreign capital

d)

difference in cultural traditions

48.

Which of the following factors hinders cooperation among CARICOM states?

a)

common economic policies

b)

the challenge of globalization

c)

competition for foreign capital

d)

difference in cultural traditions

49.

Which of the following institutions of CARICOM is responsible for the economic activities of the community?

a)

Common Market Council

b)

Standing Committee of Ministers

c)

Heads of Government Conference

d)

Conference of Agriculture Ministers

50.

If a CARICOM country imposes restrictions on CARICOM products, which of the following provisions of the treaty is being violated?

a)

Rule of origin

b)

Liberalization of trade

c)

Special Regime of LCDs

d)

Common External Tariff

51.

Which of the following factors is intended to promote trade among CARICOM member states?

a)

Variety of currencies by CARICOM countries

b)

Removal of duties on regional goods and services

c)

Importation of low cost goods from countries outside the region

d)

Production of similar goods and services in the various member states

52.

Globalization is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT the

a)

migration of skilled labour

b)

establishment of trade links around the world

c)

creation of jobs as a result of foreign investment

d)

use of low levels of technology in the production of goods

53.

Which of the following is the MAIN reason for trade conflicts which sometimes arise among CARICOM countries?

a)

lack of natural resources in many of the islands

b)

low level of industrial development in each territory

c)

reluctance on the part of some governments to permit freedom of movement

d)

competition for markets when several countries manufacture identical products

54.

CARICOM countries need to pool their skilled human resources. The MOST likely result of such action would be

a)

a speeding up of the rate of 'brain drain'

b)

a reduction in the need for foreign experts

c)

a reduction in workers' wages and salaries

d)

an increase in the spending of foreign exchange

55.

'Economic Integration' as part of CARICOM's main objectives, aims at

a)

rationalizing CARICOM's existing tariffs

b)

limiting outside access to CARICOM products

c)

accelerating development in CARICOM countries

d)

reducing the debt owned by CARICOM member states

56.

Which of the following best describes regional integration?

a)

A process by which two or more nation states agree to cooperate and work closely to achieve peace, stability and wealth

b)

A process where two persons make an agreement to work together

c)

A process where two countries in different states promise to work together

57.

An agreement or treaty with two countries is called a _____________

a)

unilateral agreement

b)

bilateral agreement

c)

multilateral agreement

58.

Select all that apply. What factors promote regional integration in the Caribbean?

a)

close proximity

b)

common social and economic issues

c)

common history and culture

59.

The first attempt of regional integration in the Caribbean was the ________________

a)

CARICOM

b)

CSME

c)

OECS

d)

The West Indies Federation

60.

What does the abbreviation CSME mean?

a)

Caribbean Community

b)

Caribbean Single Market and Economy

c)

Caribbean Single Market

d)

Common Single Market Economy

61.

What was the main objective of the West Indies Federation?

a)

economic union

b)

social union

c)

political union

d)

functional union

62.

All of the following are stages in the Caribbean Integration process EXCEPT

a)

Independence

b)

CARICOM

c)

OECS

d)

West Indies Federation

63.

All of the following are member states of the West Indies Federation EXCEPT:

a)

Jamaica

b)

Haiti

c)

Barbados

d)

St. Vincent

64.

What was the main objective of CARIFTA?

a)

attempted to gain independence

b)

to promote unity

c)

encourage free trade among member states

65.

Which Treaty gave birth to CARICOM?

a)

Treaty of Chaguaramas

b)

Treaty of Versailles

c)

Treaty of Tordesillas

66.

All of the following persons signed the Treaty of Chaguaramas to establish CARICOM EXCEPT:

a)

Michael Manley

b)

Eric Williams

c)

Errol Barrow

d)

Norman Manley

67.

In what year was the Treaty of Chaguaramas revised for the establishment of a single market and economy?

a)

1994

b)

1998

c)

2002

d)

2010

68.

An arrangement among the CARICOM Member States for the creation of a single enlarged economic space through the removal of restrictions resulting in the free movement of goods, services, capital and technology and it confers the right of CARICOM nationals to establish a business in any participating member states is called

a)

CSME

b)

OECS

c)

CARICOM

d)

cARIFTA

69.

Select ALL that apply. The main components of the CARICOM single market and economy are:

a)

free movements of goods

b)

free movement of services

c)

common trade policy

d)

political unity

70.

Where is the Headquarters of CARICOM located?

a)

Kingston, Jamaica

b)

Bridgetown, Barbados

c)

Georgetown, Guyana

d)

Havana, Cuba

71.

True or false. The role of the CSME is to establish a single economy system among member states.

a)

True

b)

False

72.

All of the following are member states of the CSME EXCEPT:

a)

Jamaica

b)

Haiti

c)

Barbados

d)

Belize

73.

Which of the following worker from a member state of the CSME would need to obtain a permit before entering another member state?

a)

sportsperson

b)

musician

c)

fisherman

d)

teachers

74.

All of the following are Key Components of the CSME except:

a)

free movement of goods

b)

a single currency

c)

a common trade policy

d)

free movement of capital

75.

True or false. One of the main objectives of the West Indies Federation was to gain economic union.

a)

true

b)

false

76.

A person who has the idea for a new business venture or enterprise and accepts the responsibility for launching, running and developing it is called a/an:

a)

citizen

b)

business

c)

entrepreneur

d)

manager

77.

Which of the two statements are true about entrepreneurs?

a)

they can provide income for themselves

b)

they need a lot of money to start a business

c)

they can create employment opportunities for others

d)

they have to do everything themselves

78.

Hanna goes to the supermarket and sees different ketchups from various countries. She decides to buy the Grace ketchup. How is Hanna helping to foster regional integration?

a)

through entrepreneurship

b)

by being informed

c)

by supporting regional producers

d)

by being competitive

79.

Mr. Smith decides to go to Trinidad to study. When he gets there the other students of the region welcomes him. In this scenario, how are the other students fostering regional integration?

a)

through entrepreneurship

b)

by supporting local producers

c)

by showing solidarity and mutual support to fellow citizens

d)

by being informed

80.

Two ways in which as company ensures that they are competitive:

a)

Matching others in terms of price

b)

Matching others in terms of quality

c)

Matching others in terms of location

81.

When businesses within the region are able to lower production costs and maintain high levels of productivity, how is regional integration being fostered?

a)

by showing solidarity

b)

by being informed

c)

by increasing competitiveness

d)

by providing opportunities for investments

82.

When a business ensures that there is diversity in goods and services, what role is the business organization play in fostering regional integration?

a)

increasing competitiveness

b)

entrepreneurship

c)

providing opportunities for investments

d)

increasing the range of quality goods and services

83.

All of the following businesses have operations in more than one countries within the region EXCEPT:

a)

Grace

b)

Sandals

c)

Sagicor

d)

Bank of Jamaica

84.

What is a role?

a)

a legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth, either native or naturalized

b)

the part played by a person or thing in a particular situation

c)

organisations that seek profits by providing goods or services in exchange for payment

d)

encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable

85.

What is a business?

a)

a legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth, either native or naturalized

b)

the part played by a person or thing in a particular situation

c)

organisations that seek profits by providing goods or services in exchange for payment

d)

encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable

86.

Who is a citizen?

a)

a legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth, either native or naturalized

b)

the part played by a person or thing in a particular situation

c)

organisations that seek profits by providing goods or services in exchange for payment

d)

encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable

87.

True or false. When citizens become entrepreneurs they will help to stimulate the economies of local and regional economies.

a)

True

b)

False

88.

True or false. The only benefit of entrepreneurship is that it provides income for the entrepreneur.

a)

True

b)

False

89.

True or false. When citizens in local and regional businesses the business may grow, more job opportunities will be created and there will be greater contribution to the economy.

a)

True

b)

False

90.

What is one of the main driving principles fueling the thrust towards regional integration in the Caribbean?

a)

competition among Caribbean countries

b)

similar cultural background

c)

working towards sustainable development

d)

the accomplishments of Federation

91.

by working together, small Caribbean countries can reduce costs. This is called:

a)

diversification

b)

industrialisation

c)

economic union

d)

economies of scale

92.

Lack of diversification means

a)

relying on too many different exports

b)

relying on one or two main exports

c)

having to import large amounts of oil

d)

underdeveloped human resources

93.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge facing Caribbean countries?

a)

low productivity

b)

high numbers of elderly people

c)

underemployment

d)

high levels of unemployment

94.

The ACS was set up in

a)

1974

b)

1981

c)

1994

d)

2002

95.

CARIFTA was which one of the following?

a)

bi-lateral agreement of ex British colonies

b)

bi-lateral agreement of eastern Caribbean states

c)

multi-lateral agreement of ex- British colonies

d)

multilateral agreement of Eastern Caribbean states

96.

Which of the following were NOT all members of the Federation?

a)

Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica

b)

Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominican Republic

c)

Jamaica, Grenada, Montserrat, St. Lucia

d)

Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, St. Kitts

97.

Which of the following was set up with the aim of creating a single market in the region?

a)

CARIFTA

b)

CARICOM

c)

OECS

d)

CSME

98.

Which countries are ALL members of CARICOM, OECS and ACS?

a)

Grenada, St. Lucia, Dominica

b)

St. Lucia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago

c)

Jamaica, Montserrat, Anguilla

d)

Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Grenada

99.

Which of he following is NOT a function of the Conference of Heads of Government?

a)

making decisions about finance

b)

conducting research

c)

establishing agencies to carry out its policies

d)

resolving disputes between members states

100.

Which of the following is NOT one of CARICOM's objectives?

a)

integration of economies of member states

b)

functional cooperation

c)

integration in the global economy

d)

coordination of foreign policy

101.

Which of the following may promote regional cooperation?

a)

geographical factors

b)

the effects of globalisation

c)

the influence of multinational companies

d)

inequalities of economic development

102.

An unexpected economic event, such as sudden rise in the price of oil, is known as:

a)

an economic shock

b)

an economic disaster

c)

a market shock

d)

a natural disaster

103.

Caribbean countries are often in competition with each other for the same markets for the following reasons EXCEPT

a)

they grow the same agricultural products

b)

they produce the same goods

c)

they have unequal resources

d)

they have common traditional trading partners

104.

Which of the following is most likely to hinder regional integration?

a)

increasing freedom of movement of workers

b)

imposing strict customs duties between member states

c)

sharing environmental expertise for sustainable development

d)

increasing intra-regional trade

105.

Which of the following is NOT likely a benefit of regional integration?

a)

reduced unemployment

b)

reduced working hours

c)

increased business opportunities

d)

opportunities for investment

106.

Students within the region will benefit from integration by being able to:

a)

gain their qualifications more quickly

b)

gain higher marks

c)

travel within the region to study

d)

travel outside of the region to study

107.

Integration improves quality of life. Which of the following is NOT an aspect of quality of life?

a)

increased trade

b)

political stability

c)

lower unemployment

d)

increased spending on health and education

108.

Free movement of capital is associated with:

a)

movement of CARICOM headquarters

b)

workers from one country working in another

c)

investors from one country investing in another

d)

removal of customs duties

109.

The benefits of integration should be seen in our supermarkets in that

a)

there will be a wider range of goods from within the region

b)

there will be a wider range of goods from beyond the region

c)

there will be sales assistants from across the region

d)

there will be a smaller range of goods available

110.

How can citizens support integration?

a)

by buying products from the region

b)

by buying products from China

c)

by buying products from their own country

d)

by buying products from d US

111.

Businesses can support integration by ALL of the following EXCEPT

a)

becoming more efficient

b)

laying off workers

c)

increasing the quality of goods

d)

training workers

112.

Which of the following undertakes research into disease control?

a)

CARDI

b)

CMC

c)

RSS

d)

CARPHA

113.

CARICOM STANDS FOR

a)

Caribbean common community

b)

Caribbean communication

c)

Caribbean community and common market

d)

Caribe community

114.

The agreement giving birth to CARICOM was signed on this date

a)

July 1973

b)

July 1983

c)

July 1883

d)

July 1873

115.

There are _ members of CARICOM and 5 associate members of CARICOM

a)

15

b)

20

c)

23

d)

10

116.

The first attempt at integration in the caribbean was the?

a)

CARIFTA

b)

ACS

c)

CARICOM

d)

WIF

117.

West Indian federation was established in what year?

a)

1973

b)

1995

c)

1968

d)

1958

118.

SELECT The main objectives of CARICOM

a)

Functional cooperation

b)

improve economic development

c)

To maximise the potential of the caribbean sea by working with member states

d)

common policies in dealing with non members and multinational coprations

119.

ALL of the following countries are full members of CARICOM Except.

a)

Turks and caicos

b)

Dominica

c)

St Lucia

d)

Trinidad

120.

The heads of Government of member states meet

a)

At least once a year

b)

Every 5 years

c)

Once a month

d)

Once every 2 years

121.

CARICOM was established to

a)

Develop a common currency

b)

Encourage closer relations to the united states

c)

Replace the federation

d)

Promote regional integration

122.

CARICOM nationals have the benefit of all of the following except

a)

Traveling to any other member state to live and work

b)

Free movement of goods

c)

Free trade

d)

Travelling to the united states hassle free

123.

What does this image represent?

a)

Caricom

b)

Carifta

c)

Oecs

d)

Caribbean countries

124.

The treaty that was signed to establish CARICOM the treaty of chaguaramas was signed in what country?

a)

Guyana

b)

Chaguarama

c)

Trindad and Tobago

d)

Jamaica

125.

To improve the economic development of member states the following was introduced

a)

Free trade

b)

common policies when dealing with non nationals

c)

Ways to resolve disputes

d)

common policy on tourism

126.

ACS was established in the year?

a)

1985

b)

1975

c)

1995

d)

2005

127.

What does integration mean?

a)

cooperation

b)

cohersion

c)

destiny

d)

mixing

128.

What was the first stage of Integration?

a)

Carifta

b)

Caricom

c)

West Indian Federation

d)

ACS

129.

Which stage of integration failed?

a)

OECS

b)

Caricom

c)

Carifta

d)

federation

130.

Put the stages of integration in the correct order.

a)

Caricom, Carifta, Federation, Oecs, Acs

b)

federation., Carifta, Caricom,OECS, ACS,

c)

OECS, ACS, CARIFTA, FEDERATION, CARICOM

d)

FEDERATION, OECS, ACS, CARIFTA CARICOM

131.

Which of the following would be responsible for disaster relief in the caribbean?

a)

CDEMA

b)

CARIFESTA

c)

ODPM

d)

CARDI

132.

Whcih of the following allows people ion the caribbean to display their literary, song and music abilities?

a)

CDB

b)

CARDI

c)

CARIFESTA

d)

UWI

133.

The CSME allows all the following except:

a)

free movement of labour

b)

free movement of goods and services

c)

free movement of capital

d)

free movement of division of specialisation

134.

Which of the following is not a member of the OECS

a)

Trinidad and Tobago

b)

St Vincent

c)

St lucia

d)

Greneda

135.

What does CSME stand for

a)

CARIBBEAN SENDING MARKET ENEMY

b)

CARIBBEAN SELLING MARKET ECOLOGY

c)

CARIBBEAN SINGLE MARKET ECONOMY

d)

CARIBBEAN SINGLE MAFIA EXONOMY

136.

All of the following represent cooperation in education except

a)

UWI

b)

CXC

c)

CAPE

d)

CARIFTA

137.

Which of the following statements is one major benefit of hosting CARIFESTA?

a)

Caribbean countries can showcase their talents

b)

Individual persons get the opportunity to meet others

c)

caribbean countries can see which is best

d)

little funds are made available

138.

An agreement among Caricom countries can be termed?

a)

unilateral

b)

bilateral

c)

multilateral

d)

international

139.

Which of the following promotes cooperation in natural disasters?

a)

CARDI

b)

CDEMA

c)

ODPM

d)

OECS

140.

Which initiative was formed in the 1980's?

a)

CARIFTA

b)

ACS

c)

OECS

d)

CARICOM

141.

The greatest asset to all CAricom countries is ?

a)

people

b)

animals

c)

jobs

d)

gas

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