The Commonwealth

The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of independent states, nearly all of which were once British territories. There are 54 members.

The organisation promotes democracy, the rule of law, good governance and human rights, as well as economic and social development. Comprising nearly one-third of the world's countries, it represents a combined population of 1.7 billion people.

The Queen is Head of the Commonwealth and is Head of State in the UK and 15 other member countries.

The Commonwealth Secretariat, based in London, is the main intergovernmental agency of the Commonwealth. It helps host governments to organise Commonwealth Heads of Government Meetings (CHOGM), which take place every two years.

It also helps organise ministerial meetings and other conferences. It administers assistance programmes agreed at these meetings, including those of the Commonwealth Fund for Technical Co-operation, which provides expertise, advisory services and training to Commonwealth developing countries.

Is the Commonwealth a voluntary association?
1. Yes
2. No
3. Sometimes
How many members of the commonwealth are there?
1. Fifty flour
2. Fifty four
3. Fifty three
4. Fifty for
Does the commonwealth promote economic and social development?
1. Yes
2. No
3. I don't know
4. Sometimes
Tick any of these other things that it promotes.
1. democracy
2. the rule of law
3. good governance
4. human rights
5. Apartheid
6. Racism
Who is the Head of the Commonwealth?
1. The Prime Minister
2. The Queen
3. A special politician
Who is Head of State in the UK?
1. The Prime Minister
2. The Queen
3. A Special Politician
Where is the Commonwealth Secretariat?
1. London
2. Manchester
3. Birmingham
4. Oxford
How often do Commonwealth Heads of Government Meetings (CHOGM), take place?
1. every two years.
2. every year.
3. every three years.
Does the Commonwealth provide training to Commonwealth developing countries?
1. Yes
2. No
3. Sometimes
Which of these does the Commonwealth help organise?
1. ministerial meetings and other conferences
2. Celebrations and lotteries
3. ministerial management and convention centres