S.S- Branches of Government Flashcards
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What are the Branches of Government?
There are 3 types of Government.
Legislature
Executive
Judiciary
What is the Executive branch?
The Executive branch is responsible for Parliament and has the general direction and control of the Government.
What is the Legislative branch?
The Legislative branch is made up of the President,House of Representatives and senate. Parliament is the law making body of Trinidad andTobago.
What is the Judicial branch?
The Judicial branch includes all courts and is responsible for interpreting laws. The Chief Justice is the head of the judiciary.
What is the role of the President?
The President acts as the chief executive and has general control over the executive branch.
What do citizens receive from the government?
Citizens receive a free trial in legal matters.
What are the three branches of government in Trinidad and Tobago?
The Executive, the Legislature, and the Judiciary.
True or False: The President of Trinidad and Tobago is part of the Legislature.
False.
Fill in the blank: The __________ branch is responsible for making laws.
Legislative.
Who is the head of the Executive branch in Trinidad and Tobago?
The Prime Minister.
What is the main function of the Judiciary in Trinidad and Tobago?
To interpret and apply the law.
Multiple Choice: Which body is NOT part of the Legislative branch? a) The Senate b) The House of Representatives c) The Cabinet
c) The Cabinet.
True or False: The Judiciary can create laws in Trinidad and Tobago.
False.
What is the role of the Senate in Trinidad and Tobago’s government?
To review and approve legislation proposed by the House of Representatives.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the highest court in Trinidad and Tobago.
Privy Council.
Who appoints the members of the Senate?
The President of Trinidad and Tobago.
Multiple Choice: Which branch is responsible for enforcing laws? a) Executive b) Legislative c) Judiciary
a) Executive.
What is the primary function of the House of Representatives?
To propose and debate new laws.
True or False: The Prime Minister is elected directly by the people.
False.
Fill in the blank: The __________ branch interprets the laws and administers justice.
Judicial.
What is the term length for members of the House of Representatives?
Five years.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of the Executive branch? a) Implementing laws b) Conducting elections c) Managing government operations
b) Conducting elections.
How many members are there in the Senate of Trinidad and Tobago?
31 members.
True or False: The Judiciary can review the actions of the Executive branch.
True.
