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1. What is the purpose of the constitution?
A
To protect the rights of citizens
B
To outline the way a country should be governed
C
To enforce laws
2. When was the constitution of The Bahamas agreed upon?
A
1972
B
1960
C
1980
3. What does the constitution of The Bahamas outline?
A
The history of The Bahamas
B
The economic policies of The Bahamas
C
The duty of the prime minister, the senate, cabinet, parliament, and the courts
4. What does the constitution of The Bahamas protect?
A
The rights of foreign nationals
B
The rights and freedom of citizens
C
The interests of the government
5. What is the purpose of constitutional reform?
A
To abolish the constitution
B
To update and improve the constitution as the country matures
C
To establish a new government
6. What are the two types of laws in The Bahamas?
A
International law and domestic law
B
Common law and statute law
C
Civil law and criminal law
7. What is a bill?
A
A proposal for constitutional reform
B
An intended new law brought to parliament for discussion and approval
C
An existing law that needs to be repealed
8. What happens during the second reading of a bill?
A
The bill is sent to the senate
B
The bill is discussed or debated
C
The bill is voted on
9. What happens during the third reading of a bill?
A
The bill is sent to the courts
B
A vote is taken
C
The bill is signed by the Governor General
10. What happens when a bill is approved and signed by the Governor General?
A
It becomes a constitutional amendment
B
It becomes a law enforcement directive
C
It becomes an act of parliament