Social Studies

Question 1

What is a Nation?

Answer 1

A group of people who share the same culture, history, language or ethnicity.

Question 2

What is Nationalism?

Answer 2

A strong attachment to a particular country, or nation.

Question 3

What is Development?

Answer 3

Improving the well-being of every individual in society so they can reach their full potential.

Question 4

What is Sovereignty?

Answer 4

The state of making laws and controlling resources without the correction of other nations.

Question 5

What is Citizenship?

Answer 5

The legal recognition or belonging to a specific nation, state, or common wealth.

Question 6

What is the name of Jamaica’s National Development Plan?

Answer 6

Vision 2030

Question 7

What is Vision 2030 geared towards?

Answer 7

Engaging all Jamaicans and development partners in the process to achieve and benefit from sustainable and inclusive development.

Question 8

What is the national vision statement for Vision 2030?

Answer 8

“Jamaica, the place of choice to live, raise families and do business.”

Question 9

What is Vision 2030 Jamaica?

Answer 9

The first long-term strategic development plan covers the 21-year period, 2009-2030.

Question 10

Vision 2030 can be BEST described as a:
a) a strategic road map to guide the country.
b) a vision for the republic.
c) The views of the people.
d) an opportunity for Jamaica to become autocratic.

Answer 10

ANSWER: A

Question 11

Which of these are NOT a goal for Vision 2030?
a) Jamaicans are empowered to achieve their fullest potential.
b) The Jamaican society is secure, cohesive, and just.
c) Jamaica will achieve a 100% of literacy rate.
d) Jamaica has a healthy natural environment.

Answer 11

ANSWER: C

Question 12

The statement, ‘Every Child Can Learn, Every Child Must Learn’ is associated with which of the following national goals?
a) Jamaicans are empowered to achieve their fullest potential
b) Jamaica’s society is prosperous
c) The Jamaican society is secure, cohesive and just
d) Jamaica has a healthy natural environment

Answer 12

ANSWER: A

Question 13

The government decides to launch a campaign to reduce the high levels of crime in the country. Which goal would the campaign be geared towards?
a) The Jamaican society is secure, cohesive and just
b) Jamaicans are empowered to achieve their fullest potential
c) Jamaica has a healthy natural environment
d) Jamaica’s society is prosperous

Answer 13

ANSWER: A

Question 14

Which one of the following is NOT an example of National Development?
a) Citizens are able to afford nutritious meals.
b) Government is reducing poverty from society.
c) Citizens can afford suitable houses.
d) Citizens who are unwilling to give back.

Answer 14

ANSWER: D

Question 15

Sovereignty is

Answer 15

The dominance of the people over a nation.

Question 16

A nation is a synonym for a

Answer 16

Country.

Question 17

What do you mean by citizen?

Answer 17

a member of a country, with rights and privileges

Question 18

As a citizen, it is my __________ to help others in need.
a) Right
b) Responsibility
c) Business
d) Will

Answer 18

ANSWER: B

Question 19

Which of the following is one of the MAIN responsibilities of a citizen?
a) picking up litter
b) obeying the law
c) washing the dishes
d) Arunning for government

Answer 19

ANSWER: B

Question 20

It is our basic right to have
a) A swimming pool at home
b) Branded clothing
c) Clean water and nutritious food
d) A two-story house

Answer 20

AMSWER: C

Question 21

What are Human Rights?
a) laws we must follow
b) laws enforced by the police
c) rights we all have
d) rights for men

Answer 21

ANSWER: C

Question 22

Why are human rights necessary and important?
a) To save lives.
b) To give us freedom.
c) To protect everyone.
d) All of the above

Answer 22

ANSWER: D

Question 23

For every right there is a matching _______________.
a) rule
b) responsibility
c) example
d) action

Answer 23

ANSWER: B

Question 24

Voting in elections and jury duty are examples of?
a) Citizenship
b) Rights
c) Responsibilities
d) Nationality

Answer 24

ANSWER: C

Question 25

What is communication?

Answer 25

Means of sending or receiving information.

Question 26

Who is a sender?

Answer 26

Someone who caused something to be sent to a recipient.

Question 27

Who is the Receiver?

Answer 27

The listener, reader, or observer to whom the message is directed. The receiver is also called the “audience” or decoder.

Question 28

What is a message

Answer 28

Communication in writing, in speech, or by signals.

Question 29

What is Mass Media?

Answer 29

The means of communication that reach large numbers of people in a short time.

Question 30

What is Social Media?

Answer 30

A digital tool that allows users to quickly create and share content with the public.

Question 31

What are Barriers to Communication

Answer 31

Specific items that can distort or prevent communication within an organization.