The Commonwealth Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Commonwealth?
A
An association of countries that support each other/work together towards shared goals in democracy and development
2
Q
What were most of the Commonwealth members part of originally?
A
The British Empire
3
Q
Who is the Ceremonial Head of the Commonwealth?
A
The monarch
4
Q
How many member states does the Commonwealth have?
A
53 member states
5
Q
What powers does the Commonwealth have over its members?
A
None - but it can suspend membership
6
Q
What are the core values of the Commonwealth?
A
Democracy, Good government, Rule of law
7
Q
Which member states have their membership to the Commonwealth currently suspended?
A
Fiji
8
Q
When did the Maldives leave the Commonwealth?
A
October 2016
