Politics of jamaica
Jamaica’s population is about 2.7 million people. Jamaica has a stable parliamentary political system from the result of earlier British impact and ruling. The two main political parties that exist in Jamaica are the Jamaica Labor Party (JLP) and The People’s National Party (PNP). These parties were well established even before the independence of Jamaica had begun. Jamaica holds elections every couple years to elect new leaders of each party. The current leader of The People’s National Party is Portia Simpson-Miller. The current leader of The Jamaica Labor Party is Andrew Holness. [1] The Jamaica Labor Party, commonly just referred to as JLP, was founded on July 8, 1943 by Sir Alexander Bustamante. They use the Liberty Bell, the victory sign, and the color green as their electoral symbols. [2] The People’s National Party, commonly referred to as PNP, was founded by Norman Washington Manley in 1938. The People’s National Party uses the hatted head, the rising sun, the fist, the trumpet and the colors orange, red, and yellow as their electoral symbols. [3] The country Jamaica is also under a common wealth realm. They are headed by Queen Elizabeth II as their Queen. The queen is represented on the island by a governor- general. She also only acts in Jamaica when the Jamaican Government Ministers confide in her. [4] Jamaica does not have states or provinces. They have parishes, with their capital being the city of Kingston. [5] The country is divided into 14 parishes. Jamaica has a bicameral Parliament made up of a 21-member Senate and a 60-member House of Representatives. [6] Jamaica is a unitary constitutional monarchy with a bicameral parliament. Jamaica has an executive branch and a legislative branch. Jamaica’s legal and judicial system is based on English common law and practice. Judges are appointed by the Governor-General on the advice of a Judicial Service Commission. The head of the judicial branch of government is the Chief Justice, who is appointed by the Governor-General on the advice of the Prime Minister, after consultation with the Leader of the Opposition. [7] The main leader of the country is Queen Elizabeth II of Britain. Prime Minister Simpson Miller’s ascension to Jamaica’s highest political office, came after having served for 17 years as a Cabinet Minister with portfolio responsibility for Labour, Social Security and Sport; Tourism, Entertainment and Sport; and Local Government, Community Development and Sport. Mrs. Simpson Miller has also had portfolio responsibilities for Women’s Affairs, in December 2011, the Portia Simpson Miller-led People’s National Party was returned to government following a resounding victory in the General Elections. On January 5, 2012, Mrs. Simpson Miller was sworn in as Prime Minister of Jamaica for the second time. As Prime Minister, she currently has Ministerial oversight of Information, Development, Sport, Women’s Affairs and Defense. The leader of Jamaica is Portia Simpson-Miller of the People’s National Party. Portia Simpson-Miller is the seventh Prime Minister of Jamaica. She has been the Prime Minster of Jamaica since January 5, 2012. There is a check and balance system in Jamaica. It may be not completely equal to everyone, but for the most part no one has absolute power in Jamaica. Jamaica’s constitution was established in 1962. The constitution consists of 10 chapters. In the 10 chapters, the following topics are included: interpretation and effect, citizenship, fundamental right and freedoms, the Governor General, executive powers, the judiciary system, finance, and the public service. Jamaica has elections for parliamentary, parish council elections, Jamaican labor party, the People’s National party, and there was an election one time for Referendum in 1962. Jamaica’s government is still corrupt but is getting better as time moves on. The government is expected to be superior.
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[2] "Jamaica Politics." Jamaica Politics. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Jan. 2014
[3] "Jamaicas Political PartiesThe PNP, JLP and NDM." Jamaica Land We Love. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Jan. 2014.
[4] "Queen And Jamaica." N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Jan. 2014.
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[6] Infoplease. Infoplease, n.d. Web. 15 Jan. 2014.
[7] "Embassy of Jamaica, Washington, DC." Embassy of Jamaica, Washington, DC. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Jan. 2014.
[8] "History Of Political Culture In Jamaica." Jamaican History. N.p., 25 Oct. 2007. Web. 15 Jan. 2014.
[9] "The Elections Politics." Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online â the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com. N.p., 16 Oct. 2011. Web. 15 Jan. 2014.