Government Basics
This is the group of people and institutions that make decisions and laws for a country.
government
This branch creates laws in Belize.
Legislative Branch
Democracy means this.
rule by the people
This organization coordinates hurricane and flood response in Belize.
NEMO
Belize joined this Caribbean organization in 1974.
CARICOM
Name two services the government provides for citizens.
education, healthcare, roads(infrastructure), law and order, protection, or managing money
This branch is headed by the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
Executive Branch
This democratic right allows citizens to choose their leaders.
right to vote
This government department manages protected areas and wildlife.
Forest Department
Belize joined this organization of countries in the Americas in 1991.
OAS (Organization of American States
This document is the highest law of Belize.
Constitution
This branch interprets laws and is independent from politics.
Judiciary Branch
The freedom that allows people to join unions, youth groups, and political parties.
freedom of association
This program provides cash assistance to poor households if children attend school and health check-ups.
BOOST Program
This CARICOM agency coordinates disaster relief across member countries.
CDEMA
Belize's Constitution became effective in this year.
1981
The National Assembly consists of these two parts.
House of Representatives and the Senate
The freedom that allows people to peacefully gather for rallies, meetings, and protests.
freedom of assembly
Give one way citizens can hold the government accountable.
voting, petitioning, using media, paying taxes, attending meetings, etc.
This CARICOM initiative allows freer movement of goods and labor between member states.
CSME
Explain why a constitution is important for a country.
how the country is governed, citizens' rights, leaders' powers, and how laws are made.
Put these in order: House of Representatives, Senate, Governor-General. A bill becomes law after passing through these institutions.
House of Representatives → Senate → Governor-General
A newspaper publishes an article criticizing government policies. Which democratic freedom is being exercised?
freedom of speech
A district suffers severe hurricane damage while another does not. Why might the government provide more funding to one district?
equity requires resources to be distributed based on need, not equally to everyone.
Belize often uses this organization to help mediate disputes and promote democracy and human rights across the Americas.
OAS