Vocabulary
What is a "bill?"
an idea for a law
What is another name for the Legislative Branch?
Parliament
Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?
the President/ Pfime Minister
What is the name of the first court that hears cases in country?
the Magistrate court
Who must sign off on the act for it to become a law?
The President or Governnor General
What is the visionary plans, policies or gosls of politicians for the country known as
Manifesto
What are the two parts of the Legislative Branch?
Senate and House of Representatives
Within the constitution what is the maximum years for holding general electiond
Five years
Give the names of the highest courts of appeal in the Caribbean
CCJ for some and the Privy Council
Parliament with two houses is known as
Bicameral
What does "franchisel" mean?
The right to vote
How many people are in the Senate?
21
The house of representatives is also known as
Lower house
The Govetnor General is said to be the symbolic represntation for the ?
The monarchy (Queen)
Which branch of government decides if a law that was passed is fair?
Judicial Branch
Give the names of the two rlectoral systems in the Caribbean
First past yhe post snd proportional representation
How many people are in the House of Representatives?
63
To Prime Minister of Jamaica a person must be a citizen of what country?
Jamaica
What is the job of the Judicial Branch?
to make sure that laws are enforced
Which Caribbean country became a Republic in 2021?
Barbados
What is a constitution?
a body of law governing a country
What is the job of the Legislative Branch?
to make the laws
What is the job of the executive branch?
to make policies for the country and execute them
What are two government systems after independence?
Constitutional Monarchy and Republicanism
What does the term "checks and balances" mean?
to make sure that all the laws and powers are fair so that one person or group cannot have all the power