Our Government Since Independence

The Bahamas has had a Parliament since when?

• 1979

• 1729

• 1888

• 1789

Before Independence, all laws had to be passed through...

• The House of Assembly

• The Senate

• The British Parliament

• The Chamber of Commerce and laws

When did The Bahamas became independent?

• 10th July, 1979

• 10th July, 1973

• 10th July, 1998

• 10th July 1933

All are examples of what people needed to vote before 1958 EXCEPT....

• Must have their driver's license

• Must be 21 or older

• Must own property

• Must be male

Who is our Head of State?

• Queen Victoria the Third

• Prince Harry

• Queen Elizabeth the Second

• Prince William

The General election is held every _____ years.

• 10

• 5

• 7

• 2

Women were not able to vote until when?

• 1942

• 1662

• 1962

• 1982

There are two houses or chambers of Parliament, they are...

• The Governor's quarters

• The House of Assembly and the Senate

• The House of Assembly and Senators

• The Ministry of Parliament and the Senate

The party who wins the most ____ forms the goverment.

• ballots

• people

• campaigns

• seats

Who is the current Prime Minister of The Bahamas?

• Hon Hubert Minnis

• Hon Philip 'Brave' Davis

• Hon Glenys Hanna-Martin

• Hon Alfred Gray