What was the name of the first constitution in The Bahamas?

• A. The Bahamas Charter
• B. The Royal Constitution
• C. The Peace and Laws
• D. The Articles and Orders

Answer: (D)

The idea being tested is understanding what served as the earliest constitutional framework for The Bahamas. In the colonial era, Bahamas governance wasn’t set by a single modern constitution. Instead, a collection of royal orders and rules issued by the British Crown—known as Articles and Orders in Council—structured how the colony was governed. These documents defined who held power (such as the governor and the colonial council), how laws were made, how taxes were raised, and how the colony was defended. Because these issued rules functioned as the formal framework for government, they’re identified as the first constitution for The Bahamas. Other terms don’t reflect that historical constitutional setup, making The Articles and Orders the best fit.