The Commonwealth Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What happened to the commonwealth after WW2?
A
former members of british empire gained independence, some retained british monarch as their head of state while others became republics
2
Q
what is the purpose of the comonwealth
A
trade, aid, cultural links
voluntary political association of member states
3
Q
how many members of the commonwealth are there
A
56
30% of the worlds population, includes some of the richest and poorest countries
4
Q
what must all commonwealth members do
A
agree with values in the commonwealth charter (democracy, rule of law, human rights)
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