Executive Branch
What Is the Executive Branch?
The Executive is responsible for implementing laws passed by legislative branch.
What is the legislative branch?
This branch makes law in Jamaica.
What is the Judiciary branch of government?
The Judiciary interprets and administers the law.
Who is the leader of the executive branch?
The Prime Minister.
What type of Government system does Jamaica have?
Democratic.
Who is the head of the government in Jamaica?
The Prime Minister.
What is it called when the legislature (or parliament) has one body?
Unicameral.
What is the structure of the court system in Caribbean countries?
2. High Court- civil and criminal division.
3. Court of Appeal
4. Caribbean Court of Justice.
Who is the ceremonial Head of State in Jamaica?
The Governor General, Patrick Allen.
What is a constitution?
This document contains the rules for governing Jamaica.
What is the Cabinet?
This body advises the Governor-General and includes senior ministers.
Which country in the Caribbean has a unicameral legislature?
Guyana and Dominica.
What is the function of the High Court- Civil division?
Settles disputes relating to civil matters such as divorce, libel and property disputes.
What does MP stand for?
Members of Parliament.
What does separation of powers mean?
Dividing the government into branches to prevent the abuse of power?
Who does the Governor-General represent?
The representative of the monarch in Jamaica.
What is another name for the lower house?
House of Representatives.
What is the role of the Justice of the Peace in the Judiciary Branch of Government.
To try and mediate the issue so it does not have to go to court.
Who is a Judge?
The person responsible for ensuring laws are followed in court.
What happened in 1962?
Jamaica gained independence.
Who are the members of the executive branch?
What is the role of the Head of State in an Executive Branch of Government.
He or she uses these discretionary powers to appoint:
• the prime minister
• the leader of the opposition
• independent senators
• members of the local privy council.
The governor-general or titular president also usually acts on the advice of the prime minister to:
• appoint or dismiss ministers
• dissolve parliament
• appoint judges.
What are 5 functions of the police?
1. To prevent crime.
2. Protect life and property.
3. Detect and investigate crime.
4. Apprehend and interrogate suspected criminals.
5. Preserve peace and maintain order.
6. Enforce laws.
7. Investigate incidents.
8. Monitor traffic flows.
9. Execute Warrants.
Who is the Speaker that presides over the House of Representatives in Jamaica?
Mrs. Juliet Holness.
List 7 Ministries in Jamaica.
Ministry of National Security
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade
Ministry of Justice
Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information
Ministry of Health and Wellness
Ministry of Labour and Social Security
Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport
Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation
Ministry of Transport and Mining
Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining
Ministry of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change
Ministry of Local Government and Community Development