Branches of Government (Jamaica)

Who is the head of state in Jamaica?

• The Prime Minister

• The Governor-General

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

Who is the head of government in Jamaica?

• The Governor-General

• The Prime Minister

• The Chief Justice

• The Attorney General

How is the Prime Minister of Jamaica chosen?

• Directly elected by the people

• Appointed by the Governor-General

• The leader of the majority party

• Elected by the Senate

What is a key function of the Governor-General?

• To create laws

• To interpret laws

• To give Royal Assent to bills

• To lead the opposition party

The Cabinet in Jamaica is part of the:

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

• Local government

What is the role of the attorney general?

• Head of the Senate.

• Legal advisor to the government.

• Chief of the Judicial system.

• Leader of the house of representatives.

The Jamaican defense force is under the authority of?

• The Judical branch.

• The Legislative branch.

• The Executive branch.

• Local government.

The Governor General is appointed by?

• The prime minister.

• The Parliment.

• The Queen of England, upon the recommendation of the prime minister.

• The senate.

Which of the following is a power of the Prime minister?

• To overrule court decisions.

• To fix an election date

• To write new laws without parlimentary approval.

• To appoint Judges.

What is the main function of the executive branch?

• To create laws.

• To oversee the daily operations of the country

• To interpret laws.

• To amend the constitution.