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Jamaica's Administrative Structure
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International Country Code: |
JM
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Type of Government: |
Parliamentary Democracy
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Capital: |
14 parishes; Clarendon, Hanover, Kingston, Manchester, Portland, St. Andrew, St. Ann, St. Catherine, St. Elizabeth, St. James, St. Mary, St. Thomas, Trelawny, and Westmoreland.
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Independence: |
6 August 1962 (from UK)
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Legal System: |
Based on English Common Law.
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Suffrage: |
18 years of age; universal. |
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Executive Branch: |
Head of State: QUEEN ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952),
represented by a Governor General. His Excellency The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, ON, GCMG, CD, the current holder has held this office since February 26th, 2009.
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Head of Government: |
Prime Minister. The Hon. Bruce Golding has held this office since September 11th, 2007.
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Cabinet: |
Cabinet appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister.
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Legislative Branch: |
Bi-cameral Parliament
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Senate: |
Consists of a 21-member body appointed by the Governor General. 13 persons on the advice of the Prime Minister and 8 persons on the recommendation of the Leader of The Opposition.
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House of Representatives: |
Consists of 60 elected officials from a General Election. (last held 3rd September 2007.)
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Judicial Branch: |
Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (Great Britain) Court of Appeal of Jamaica. The Supreme Court of Jamaica, Resident Magistrates Courts, Petty Sessions Courts.
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