How is the CARICOM governed?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  The beginnings of the Caribbean Community were in the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramason 4 July 1973. What did the treaty propose?

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    It established the Caribbean Community and Common Market, foreign policy coordination and settled issues of economic integration, particularly trade issues.
  • B.
    Assist the Caribbean nations' transition to independence
  • C.
    The creation of a Caribbean federal government, the West Indies Federation.
  • D.
    Forming a common defense system together with the United States, pledging to mutual defense in case of an attack from an external party
• 2.
  How many countries are currently member of CARICOM?

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    55 members
  • B.
    45 members
  • C.
    25 members
  • D.
    15 members
• 3.
  Which is the CARICOM flag?

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    Alternative A
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    Alternative B
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    Alternative C
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    Alternative D
• 4.
  Which are the areas of responsibility of CARICOM?

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    Court of last resort in both civil and criminal matters
  • B.
    Human and social development
  • C.
    Economic development
  • D.
    All of the above
• 5.
  Irwin LaRocque is the Secretary General of CARICOM. What role does he play?

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  • A.
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    He sets the priorities for the draft to Secretariat of the Caribbean Community's Work Programme
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    He represents the Caribbean Community
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    Collect, store and disseminate relevant information to Member States
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    All of the above
• 6.
  How can the CARICOM enforce its decisions?

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    The Caribbean parliament can pass laws in all member states
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    The Caribbean Court of Justice can resolve disputes
  • C.
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    CARICOM would use its common army
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    CARICOM lacks institutions to enforce its decisions
• 7.
  What is part of CARICOM's agenda to fully implement in the future?

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    A Single Market and Economy
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    A common passport
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    A Custom Union
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    All of the alternatives

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Novice

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  It is never good to parrot knowledge, so make sure you take the opportunity to learn more. Have you considered scaling up your skills even further? CARICOM is one shape of international cooperation. How much do you know about other shapes? Take another quiz and increase your knowledge. The Global Challenges Foundation aims to promote the development of global decision-making models capable of more effectively and equitably mitigating and, preferably, eliminating the major global catastrophic risks threatening humanity. Visit https://globalchallenges.org to learn more about GCF’s work and join the Shapemaker community today.
• 2.
  Medium

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  You have learned quite a lot about the Caribbean Community, but it is not yet time to settle down and relax. You still have a few things to master. Have you considered scaling up your skills even further? CARICOM is one shape of international cooperation. How much do you know about other shapes? Take another quiz and increase your knowledge. The Global Challenges Foundation aims to promote the development of global decision-making models capable of more effectively and equitably mitigating and, preferably, eliminating the major global catastrophic risks threatening humanity. Visit https://globalchallenges.org to learn more about GCF’s work and join the Shapemaker community today.
• 3.
  Expert

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  Congratulations, an expert score. Celebrate how much you have learned! Have you considered scaling up your skills even further? CARICOM is one shape of international cooperation. How much do you know about other shapes? Take another quiz and increase your knowledge. The Global Challenges Foundation aims to promote the development of global decision-making models capable of more effectively and equitably mitigating and, preferably, eliminating the major global catastrophic risks threatening humanity. Visit https://globalchallenges.org to learn more about GCF’s work and join the Shapemaker community today.