Social Studies Flashcards
A country which has the potential to use geothermal energy is
DOMINICA
bauxite, oil and natural gas are best known as
MINERAL
bigamy
the legal matter of getting married to one person while still being legally married to another
characteristics of a formal group
code of conduct, specific objectives and membership requirements
conjugal family
Family relationships developed through marriage
cultural diversity
the variation in cultural practices found within a specific place
emmigration
movement of people out of a country
fertility rate
the average number of children a woman is expected to have during her lifetime.
immigration
to come into a country to live permanently
extended family
grandparents, cousins and aunts all living under the same roof.
factors that contribute to death rate
medical facilities and nutrition. The population structure
internal migration
migration from a rural area like in trinidad to pos.
international migration
movement from caribbean to north america
joint family
the married child comes back to live within the parents household.
life expectancy
the number of years which an average person can live
matriarchal
this is where the mother is the authoritarian figure in the famiy
matrifocal
this is where the mother is the head of the family and the father is absent
monogamy
a marriage between one man and one woman
natural increase
the difference between the birth rate and death rate in a country during a specific time.
patriarchal
this is where the father is authoritarian figure in the family
patrifocal
this is where the father is the head of the family and the mother is absent
polyandry
the process of having more than one husband at one
polygamy
the process of having more than one wife or husband at once
polygny
the process of having more than one wife at once
reconstructed family
where two adults with children from previous relationships build a family
social group
a group where one or more people come together repeatedly
the main function of the prosecutor in a judicial system is
the present arguments against the defendant
two economic benefits of trade liberlization to the region are
it promotes free trade meaning caribbean countries would be able to trade goodsand services at low costs. also it results in consumers paying less for the goods and services
Two factors which contribute to cultural diveristy
race and religion
what is a census
a government survey to collect information on the population usually repeated every ten years
trade union
an organization association of workers in a trade or profession formed to protect and further their rights and interests
what does caricom stand for
caribbean community
what are caricoms objectives
one of its key goals is to create a common market among member countries, allowing for the free movement of goods and services
what is group cohesion
the connection group memebers feel towards eachother
Integration
bringing together people from all over to form a common objective as one, to share ideas and concepts to become better nations.
what is trade liberlization
trade liberlization removes or reduces barriers to trade among countries.
why is regional integration important
when governments are faced with increasing unemployment and poverty, and declining earnnings the only way the caribbean countries can meet these needs is by successfully uniting in order to develop their human resources.
what is mores ?
they are the customs and behaviour that are typically found in that place or group.
what are three ways in which the government may take to improve citizens obediance to the law
Clear Communication and Public Engagement: enhanced Community Policing Programs: Effective enforcement and justice system: addressing socioeconomic factors.
when was carifta founded
some original countries
carifta was founded in 1965
Antigua and barbuda , barbados, TNT
carifta ?
established to unite the economies of these countries and to give them a more powerful, joint international presence
when did carifta turn into caricom ?
Carifta turned into caricom in 1973
Factors that promote regional integration ?
common language, small population and economy and limited physical resoources.
factors that hinder regional integration.
competition, geography of region, lack of diversification.
benefits of regional integration
, they can trade more easily, make goods cheaper, attract more investment, build better roads and bridges, and solve common problems
subsidies meaning
example
a sum of money granted by the state or a public body to help an industry or business keep the price of a commodity or service low.
a farm subsidie
The statistical data provided by a population census help the government of a country to
Plan its developmental programmes
. which of the following practices is more likely to cause soil erosion
- terracing
- crop rotation
- slash and burn
slash and burn
which of the following organs of CARICOM is responsible for overseeing the operations of the csme ?
Heads of Government Conference
what is a manufacturing incentive
the objective of incentive is to increase employee productivity. An incentive is something that motivates or encourages someone to take a particular action or behave in a certain way. I
what is the function of the caribbean development bank
organizing and supervising loans to memberstates for developmental work.
State one characteristic of a monarchy
One characteristic of a monarchy is that it has a hereditary ruler, often a king or queen, whose position is passed down within a specific family lineage.
Two types of government systems adopted by common wealth caribbean countries after they gained independance
- Constitutional
- .republic
What are the responsibilties of the government
- improving the welfare of people
- developing good relations with other countries
- providing infrastructure
- protecting human rights
- Protecting the culture of the family
what are the fundamental rights and freedoms that caribbean countries guarentee
- protection of right to life
- protection of freedom of movement
- protection of freedom of expression
- protection from inhuman treatment
what is a constitution
The supreme law of the country and governments must rule by it.
functions of the police
1.preventing, detecting, and investigating crime
2.enforcing traffic laws
3.monitoring and regulating the flow of traffic.
barbados mineral resource
limestone, petroleum
Jamaica mineral resource?
Bauxite, gypsum, limestone
Trinidad mineral resource
limestone, petroleum, gypsum, Natural gas,
when did carifta begin
1965 - 1972
