The consitution

Question 1

constitution

Answer 1

written instrument that outlines basic rules/principles by which a country is governed

Question 2

chapters fount in the constitution

Answer 2

fundamental human rights and freedoms
citizenship
the elections and boundaries commission
the judiciary
finance
Tobago house of assembly

Question 3

When was a new constitution enforced?

Answer 3

1976 when we became a republic

Question 4

How old is our constit.

Answer 4

46

Question 5

Constitutional reform

Answer 5

Changes/ improvements made ti the rules/ principles laid out in the constitution

Question 6

why are changes in constitutional reform difficult to obtain

Answer 6

requires a special majority vote of both lower and upper houses

Question 7

Constitutional reform in t and t

Answer 7

1920- limited sufferage
1930- dis-satisfaction with crown colony system
1945- suffrage extended to all citizens over 21
1962- granted independence
1976- suffrage extended to all citizens over 18. head of state is no longer queen but a national president. British base republican constitution adopted
2013- committee for constitutional reform was established, no action was taken