Who is responsible for drafting a Constitution?
Any indivisual or group of individuals, but it must be endorsed by the citizens at large.
- What type of Government do we have in T&T?
A parliamentary democracy.
- What are the responsibilities of an elected Representative?
Promote and defend at all times the interest of his/her Constituents.
- What are the responsibilities of Citizens?
To participate actively in the democratic processes.
- What is the Westminster system of government?
Representative system of Government with major decision making by Cabinet.
- What are other options of government?
Direct democracy with major decision making power by the people.
- What is the process of Referendum?
X-amount of citizens' signature can request that a given legislative proposal by the Government be submitted to a popular vote for approval.
- What is the Right of Recall?
The right of citizens to demand resignation of a MP and/or Government Minister for non-performance.
- Can the people petition the Parliament?
No, not under the present Constitution.
- What is the name of the public gallery at the Parliament?
"The Stranger Gallery"!