Which statement is true about the Bahamas constitutions?

• A. The Fifth Constitution was introduced in 1969
• B. The Fourth Constitution was introduced in 1969
• C. The Second Constitution was introduced in 1973
• D. The Sixth Constitution was introduced in 1964

Answer: (A)

Understanding how constitutions are numbered helps you see the sequence of reforms as the Bahamas moved toward greater self-government and eventual independence. In the late 1960s, the country adopted a new constitutional framework that expanded the powers of elected representatives and set the stage for fuller self-rule. That reform is known as the Fifth Constitution, issued in 1969, which is why this statement is true. The other options don’t fit the historical sequence: the Fourth Constitution did not come in 1969, the Second Constitution did not appear in 1973, and the Sixth Constitution was not introduced in 1964. Recognizing the progression from the 1960s reforms to the 1973 independence helps explain why the 1969 Fifth Constitution is the correct statement.