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Constitution
A set of rules that states how a country is to be governed.
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The parties the group of men that went to England to create a Bahamian Constitution came from
PLP
UBP
Labor Party
UBP
Labor Party
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Stands for UBP
United Bahamian Party
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Constitutional instruments
An instrument made under a power conferred on that behalf by the Constitution.
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The most powerful person in the country
The Prime Minister.
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Green Paper
A preliminary report of a government proposal that is published in order to provoke discussion (A bill introduced by parliament).
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White Paper
A persuasive, authoritative, in-depth report on a specific topic that presents a problem and provides a solution.
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Referendum
A general vote by the electorate on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision.
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The person who signs the White Paper
The Governor General
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The 1st Constitution
The Articles and Orders.
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Bi-election
An election held, when a MP dies or resigns.
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British Law
What Bahamian Constitution follow before independence.
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Bill of Rights
The first part of the Constitution that deals with all rights and freedoms of individual citizens. These rights cannot be taken away by any law of the land. Some include: life, liberty, security to a person, the enjoyment of prosperity, and the protection of the law; freedom of conscience, expression and assembly, and association; respect for private and family life.
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Who the Prime Minister is put into power.
Election
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How the Premier is put into power.
Sent by the British
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Brought in the 1st Constitution
The Eleutheran Adventures
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The supreme law of the land
A written document that states how a country is to be governed.
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1964 Constitution
When Bahamians gained self internal government .
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The three already established documents The Bahamian Constitution had its roots in.
The Manga
The English Common Law
The English Bill of Rights
The English Common Law
The English Bill of Rights
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The exact date the new constitution came into force
January 7, 1964
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The exact date and place a conference was held to consider a new constitution for the islands.
London, January 7, 1964
