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Electoral Systems

Jamaica Jamaica

ES001

Head of State
Question:How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s): f. Inherited monarchy with a Governor appointed by the Monarch
Comments: There shall be a Governor-General of Jamaica who shall be appointed by Her Majesty and shall hold office during Her Majesty's pleasure and who shall be Her Majesty's representative in Jamaica.
Source: Jamaica Constitution Order in Council, 1962. Section 27
Verified: 2011/05/23
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ES002

Head of Government
Question:How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer: e. Appointed
Comments: Whenever the Governor-General has occasion to appoint a Prime Minister he, acting in his discretion, shall appoint the member of the House of Representatives who, in his judgment, is best able to command the confidence of a majority of the members of that House and shall, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, appoint from among the members of the two Houses such number of other Ministers as the Prime Minister may advise.
Source: Constitution, art. 70
Verified: 2011/05/23
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ES003

President
Question:Does the country have a president?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 27
Verified: 2011/05/23
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ES004

Number of Chambers
Question:The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer: b. Two chambers
Comments: There shall be a Parliament of Jamaica which shall consist of Her Majesty, a Senate and a House of Representatives.
Source: Constitution, art. 34
Verified: 2011/05/23
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ES005

Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question:What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s): a. Plurality (FPTP)
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 66 & 67
Verified: 2011/05/23
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