QCM QCM Quiz Commonwealth by Lawstudent Lawstudent 1 126 played - 14 yrs ago Study your Commonwealth QCM 22 QUESTIONS expert QCM : Each question may have multiple correct answers 1 How many states are there in the Commonwealth ? 475153 2 The main aims of the Commonwealth are : Help and economic developmentUnited military powerEducation 3 The structure of the Commonwealth is based on : A formal constitutionTraditional unwritten proceduresA series of agreements 4 Where are issued Commonwealth declarations and agreements ? In any Commonwealth meetingIn Commonwealth Government meetings, every two yearsIn Commonwealth Heads of Government meetings 5 What is a dominion ? A semi-autonomous territory or region of the CWA territory or region obeying the Crown of EnglandAn independent territory or region of the CW 6 When was issued the Balfour report ? 192619311941 7 What was the Balfour report about ? New states entering the CommonwealthAutonomy granted to every state of the CWAutonomy granted to the Dominions 8 What defines the Old Commonwealth ? The Balfour reportThe statute of Westminster 9 Under the Old Commonwealth, were all states autonomous ? YesNo 10 When did the Modern Commonwealth emerge ? After World War IAfter World War IIWhen Africa, Caribbean and Asian colonies gained their independence 11 What defines the Modern Commonwealth ? The statute of Westminster in 1931The London declaration of 1943The London declaration of 1941 12 In the Old Commonwealth, how could a country join the organisation ? Owing allegiance to the Crown and rally behind the UKHaving democratic institutionsPaying membership candidature 13 What about the head of the Commonwealth nowadays ? It is the head of the UK and will remain soIt is the Queen of the UK but can change after her deathIt isn't a hereditary position 14 When was established the Commonwealth secretariat ? In 1955In 1960In 1965 15 Where was it established ? In OttawaIn LondonIn Birmingham 16 What does the Secretariat enable ? Consultation and cooperationOrganisation of summitsRegular financial demands 17 Does the Commonwealth have a specific legislative branch ? Yes, a ParliamentNo 18 Does the Commonwealth have an executive power ? Yes, made up with the monarchsYes, made up with monarchs, prime ministers, ...No 19 How often are Commonwealth summits held ? Every yearEvery six monthsEvery two years 20 What are those summits ? A decision making bodyA frame work body 21 What do Commonwealth countries have in common ? The languageCommon lawBritish rule 22 What declaration specifies the goals and objectives of the CW ? The Singapore declaration in 1961The London declaration in 1955The Singapore declaration in 1971 A mistake in this Quiz ? Contact the author Commentaires