Forms of government and government systems
This form of government ruled by one person is called an _________, and on type of government system that would considered to be an autocracy is a _______________
Autocracy dictatorship
The person who in charge of the executive is ___________. The executive branch is also known as the __________.
Premier and cabinet
An official count or survey, especially of a population.
A census.
Doing budgets, creating employment opportunities, raising revenue and managing the country's resources all fall under the ______________ function of government.
The economic function.
A group of voters in a specified area, who elect a representative to a legislative body.
Constituency
A state where economic production of goods and services are owned and controlled by the government is called ____________
Socialist State/ Socialism
The day to day running of the country,, managing and solving issues are carried out by the executive branch, through various _____________________
Ministries and departments
The monarch representative in the Cayman Islands is ______________ who is responsible for defence, internal security( police etc) and external affairs.
The Governor
Major sources of revenue for the government.
Hint: F. D. T.
Fees, duties and taxes
Two main factors that makes on eligible to vote
Age 18 and a Caymanian citizen
The difference between a monarchy and a constitutional monarchy is ___________________
Name the four levels of courts in the Cayman islands.
Summary, Grand, Court of appeal, Privy council.
A public declaration of policy, aims especially issued before an election by a political party or candidate is called a ________________.
Manifesto
Airports, sea ports, public roads, buildings and bridges are all examples of ____________
Infrastructure
Four ways one can demonstrate civil participation.
Write a petition, vote in elections, protests, referendum
This government system is a democracy.
Republic
The major function of the legislative, also known as __________ is _____________.
Parliament, lawmaking
Why is the Cayman Islands described a democracy?
People can vote and have a say in the affairs of the country.
State one advantage of government regulating business.
Fair treatment of consumers
Selling safe products
Avoid using illegal money
Keep prices fair
Fair competition
Name of the electoral system used by the Cayman Islands
First-pass-the-post
A British territory whose legislature and administration are controlled by the crown and represented by the governor is called a ______________
Crown colony or British overseas territory.
How do members of parliament obtain their position?
Winning the most votes in the constituency they competed in.
When the citizens/the public is invited to discuss AND vote on a matter eg. through a Town Hall meeting.
What is a Referendum?
Governments sign aggreements and trade with other countries. This function refers to______.
Maintaining International relations.
The political party who wins the most __________ wins the election while the party with the second highest becomes the ______________
Constituencies and opposition.