Parliamentary Procedures Quiz

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What is the operating time for polling stations on Election Day?

8 AM to 6 PM (correct)
9 AM to 5 PM
10 AM to 6 PM
8 AM to 4 PM

Voter identification is not required on polling day.

False (B)

Who is responsible for announcing the official winner after the election?

Returning Officer

A __________ elects a Member of Parliament (MP).

constituency Signup and view all the answers

Match the following roles with their responsibilities:

Floor Clerk = Calls out voter names Returning Officer = Announces the official winner Governor General = Swears in the winner Poll Workers = Count votes Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum age requirement to become a member of the House of Assembly?

21 years old (A) Signup and view all the answers

The Speaker of the House is expected to support one political party in their decision-making.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

How often does the House of Assembly meet?

Every Wednesday Signup and view all the answers

The Speaker's annual salary is $______.

28,000 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following roles and responsibilities:

Speaker = Maintains order during sessions Deputy Speaker = Assists the Speaker Sergeant-at-Arms = Helps to remove unruly members Members = Dress in business suits Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes a responsibility of the Speaker of the House of Assembly?

They maintain order in the House. (D) Signup and view all the answers

The Senate can initiate legislation involving money.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Name the two groups that must approve all new laws and amendments.

House of Assembly and Senate Signup and view all the answers

Senators must be at least _____ years old to qualify.

30 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following qualifications to be a Senator with their correct descriptions:

30 years old = Minimum age requirement Bahamian citizen = Must hold citizenship in the Bahamas Registered voter = Must be on the electoral register Of sound mind = Cognitive ability requirement Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Parliamentary Commissioner in the election process?

Responsible for voter registration (B) Signup and view all the answers

Elections in the Bahamas are held every four years.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the Parliament before an election in the Bahamas?

Parliament is dissolved. Signup and view all the answers

Candidates for the House of Assembly must be at least _____ years old.

21 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Gerrymandering = Manipulation of boundaries to favor a specific party By-election = An election held to fill a vacancy due to an MP's death or resignation Returning Officer = Selected to manage the election and announce the winner Nomination Day = The day candidates pay to enter the election race Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a prerequisite for candidates to run for the House of Assembly?

Must have a university degree (D) Signup and view all the answers

The Governor-General sets the election date based solely on their own decision.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What fee must a candidate pay on Nomination Day?

400 Signup and view all the answers

Polling Station Hours

Polling stations are open from 8 AM to 6 PM on election day.

Ballot Marking

Voters mark their ballot with 'X' using an indelible pencil.