Government 1
An agency or body with authority to control an direct the affairs of the country
The government
The Head of Government in Trinidad and Tobago
Keith Rowley
Makes laws for the country
Legislature
Ensures laws are fairly applied
Judiciary
Each arm of government must be treated as separate and independent. This is known as?
Separation of powers
A geological area represented by a parliamentary representative...
A constituency
The person who commands the second largest amount of supporters is..
The opposition leader
The party with the most seats win the election
First Past the Post System
Makes policies for different ministries
Executive
Only country in the Caribbean to have a unicameral system.
Guyana
Publishes a list of registered voters for examination by the public
Registers the names and symbols of political parties
EBC
Creates employment opportunities
Maintains law and order
Provides protective services
Functions of government
Debates budget
Opposition
A written set of principles which members of a an organization have adopted for the good government of the organization.
Constitution
Residents in a constituency are called .........
Constituents
Government by a single person who rules in their private interest
Tyranny
The 1st government system selected for the British Colonies
Laws made by a governor, council and assembly
Old representative System
Monarch as Head of State but government has full control of country's affairs.
Constitutional Monarchies
Two chamber system in the parliament of Trinidad and Tobago - House of Representatives and senate and president
Bi-Cameral Legislature
The entire country is considered a single constituency.
No clear majority of elected representatives in the HOR.
Proportional Representation System
Hung Parliament
In order to vote, one must be registered with the ------------ and be at least ---------years old.
EBC and 18 years old
One house in Parliament
Uni Cameral Legislature
Campaigning
President replaces the Monarch as Head of States
Country now have complete control over their internal and international affairs.
Republics
The process of voting and the counting of votes for each candidate and the number of seats gained by each party are relatively simple.
Advantages of FPTP system