Presidents
Who is the current President of Trinidad and Tobago?
The Honourable Christine Kangaloo
What day did Trinidad and Tobago become a republic?
August 1st 1976
Independence?
The fact or state of being independent.
Free from outside control and not subject to another's authority.
This symbol has the colours red, white, and black?
The National Flag
What are the two main sectors of government?
National and Local
Who was the first female President of Trinidad and Tobago?
Ms. Paula-Mae Weekes
What day is Republic day celebrated?
24th September
Republic?
A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated President rather than a monarch.
This symbol has a shield supported by the national birds?
The Coat of Arms
What is the name of the body of persons with control over the national affairs?
Government.
Who was then second President of Trinidad and Tobago?
Mr. Noor Mohamed Hassanali
What day did Trinidad and Tobago gain its independence?
August 31st 1962
Head of State?
The chief public representative of a country, such as a President or Monarch, who may also be the head of Government.
This symbol has a shield supported by two rifles?
Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force Coat of arms.
This body is called the upper house and consists of 31 members?
The Senate
Who was the third President of Trinidad and Tobago?
Mr. Arthur Napoleon Raymond Robinson
How many years has Trinidad and Tobago been a republic?
46 years
Colony?
A Country of area under the full or partial control of another Country and occupied by settlers from that Country.
This symbol is an animal and red in colour?
The Scarlet Ibis
This body is called the lower house and consists of 41 members elected by citizens?
The House of Representatives.
Who was the first President of Trinidad and Tobago?
Sir. Ellis Emmanuel Innocent Clarke
What year was Republic Day Removed from the Calendar of holidays and what year was it reinstated?
It was removed in 1999 and reinstated in 2001
Constitution?
A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.
This symbol has a star surrounded by a wreath, and a shield above surrounded by a wreath?
Trinidad and Tobago Police Service Logo
This Officer of the Parliament is appointed by the President to investigate complaints of Administrative injustice?
The Ombudsman