Elections in the Commonwealth Caribbean

Elections in the English-speaking Caribbean are held every ____ years.

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

In Constitutional Monarchies and Parliamentary Republics, the __________ states the date of the election.

• The Opposition Minister

• The Prime Minister

• The President

• The Chief Justice

Parliament is usually ________ before a general election.

• Dissolved

• Resolved

• Attacked

• Placed on recess

What is the main difference between parliament and government?

• The parliament represents the people while the government enforces the laws.

• The parliament is run by senators who are not a part the executive.

• The parliament makes the laws while the executive runs the country.

• There is no difference.

Who is a floating voter?

• A voter who floats.

• A voter who votes for the same political party each election.

• A voter who is not aligned with any particular political party.

• A voter who doesn't vote during elections.

Which of the following would NOT be part of a political party's preparation for elections?

• Fundraising

• Running the country

• Candidate selection

• Monitoring performance

The members of the parliament are chosen by the ________ in Proportional Representation.

• Electorate

• The head of state

• The MPs

• The winning political party leader

Which of the following is responsible for dividing the country into constituencies?

• The electoral commission

• The Prime Minister

• The President

• The Parliament

Political parties have to declare their spending during elections to the ...

• President

• Prime Minister

• The electoral commission

• Speaker of the house

Knowing what is affecting and are important to the electorate best describes ...

• Being aware of the important issues

• Publishing a party manifesto

• Fundraising

• Campaigning