10 Questions
What is the main purpose of a government in a society?
To manage and regulate conflicting goals and interests
What was the situation in CARICOM member states before they gained independence?
They were subject to British rule
What type of government system did the Caribbean countries initially choose after gaining independence?
Constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system
What is the role of governors-general in CARICOM member states?
Ceremonial and symbolic
Who serves as the head of state in CARICOM member states?
The queen
What type of administration was a crown colony under the British Empire?
A type of administration where the colony gave up its elected assembly and right to self-government
What is the main difference between a monarchy and a constitutional monarchy?
The relationship of the monarch to the law
What is the role of the governor-general in a constitutional monarchy?
To act as a symbolic representative of the monarch with limited constitutional powers
What is the name of the model of government used in the UK and followed by the countries in the Commonwealth Caribbean?
The Westminster Model
What is the exception to the countries in the Commonwealth Caribbean that follow the Westminster model?
Guyana
Understand the importance of government in society, managing conflicting goals and interests, and promoting norms and mores through legislation. Learn how individuals, families, and groups interact with the government. Test your knowledge of social studies concepts!
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