Commonwealth of Nations

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/commonwealth-of-nations

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Commonwealth of Nations?Democracy, human rights, rule of law, sustainable development, and education
2. What is the number of member states?56 independent and equal sovereign states
3. What is the founding charter?The Commonwealth Charter, adopted in 2012, outlines the core values and principles
4. Why do countries join the Commonwealth?Countries join to share ideas, learn from each other, and help solve big problems together, such as climate change and fair elections.
5. How many countries are in the Commonwealth?There are 56 member countries from every continent, and each one chooses to be part of it on its own.

Sovereign States: Independent countries with their own governments and the authority to govern themselves.
Multilateral Organization: An organization composed of three or more nations working together on common goals.
Decolonization: The process by which colonies become independent from their ruling imperial power.