The need for government in society & rules
What is a citizen?
A citizen is a person born in a country a nature of a particular country.
What are the four types of government?
Democracy, Monarchy, Republic, Dictatorship
What is a constituency?
A constituency is a resting area that divides a country.
When did the Burma road riot occur?
It occured on the 1st of June 1942
What is a political party?
A group of people banded together under the same ideas and purpose to run a country.
What is a government?
A person/group of people that run a country and decide which rules the country must obey.
What forms of government does the Bahamas have?
Democratic & Monarchy
What are the three political parties?
They are D.N.A, F.N.M, P.L.P
What road was known as Burma road/
It was Bay street
What is majority rule?
A decision making principle when the choice supported by more than half of a group's member becomes the accepted outcome.
Why is the government so important to a country?
It provides security and safety for its people and visitors, services, and ensures the well-being of its people. It also ensures we have rules and laws to keep order
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What do the three political parties stand for?
D.N.A- Democratic National Alliance
F.N.M- Free National Movement
P.L.P- Progressive Liberal Party
Who wrote the song"Do ni**er don't lick nobody". And what does it mean?
Ronnie Butler wrote the song, it means don't hit anyone.
What is the name of the first political party in the bahamas?
It is Progressive Liberal Party(P.L.P)
Who makes up a government?
A person/group of people in the local community or the whole country.
What type of government does Canada have?
Monarchy
During an election, why is it good to have a secret ballot?
So that no one sees who you voted for
How did the Riot affect the Bahamian working class?
The men's pay was finally raised to five shillings
When was the first party formed?
In 1953
What are four of your rights as a Bahamian citizen?
Free to join any religion
Freedom of speech
Free to vote for any political party
Freedom of conscience
What is Republic government?
The leader is the President, who may or may not be elected by the people
How often is election carried out in the bahamas
Every 5 years
What were the consequences of the Riot?
Four people were killed, six were wounded, and 40 were minorly injured, an arsonist set fire to his store, causing other stores to catch fire.
Before the first political party, who in Nassau did political power traditionally reside?
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