Government Flashcards
Define the term Government?
- a system of decision-making that allows laws to be made and the public administration of a country, region or city to be carried out.
Define the term Constitution?
- is a written document which contains the most important laws and principles by which citizens of a country agree to be governed by
What are the 4 elements of a democracy
- a political system for choosing and replacing the government through free and fair elections
- the active participation of the people as citizens, in political and civic life
- protection of human rights of all citizens
- a rule of law in which laws and procedures apply to all citizens
What is a Referendum?
A vote that citizens of a country have to make on a particular issue on policy of national importance
What is a Secession?
The action of withdrawing formally from membership of a federation or body. This term is usually associated with a political state.
Three reasons for having a government?
-the government provides leadership so that common goals for the nation are achieved
- the government collects taxes to pay for health, transportation, education, fire, police protection. etc.
- it negotiate and corporates with other countries and encourages trade
What are the 3 branches of government in T&T?
-Legislative
-Executive
-Judiciary
What are the 3 forms of Local Government?
- City Corporation
- Borough Corporation
- Region Corporation
The executive branch of government is also called the…….
CABINET
Members of the senate are not elected by……
ELECTORATES
A bill becomes law when signed by the….
PRESIDENT
Name two characteristics of a democracy?
- representatives hold office for a specific period of time. Three years( local government), Five years(general elections)
- citizens are allowed to oppose the government once it is conducted within law, those who engage in such activities shouldn’t feel intimidated or victimized for their opposition of the government
