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What is the primary source of law created by the Legislature?
What is the primary source of law created by the Legislature?
- Case Law
- Regulations
- Acts of Parliament (correct)
- Public Opinion
Royal Assent is the initial stage in The Jamaican legislative process.
Royal Assent is the initial stage in The Jamaican legislative process.
False (B)
What is a bill?
What is a bill?
A formal proposal for a new law or amendment.
The _____ stage in the legislative process involves detailed debate on the bill's principles and objectives.
The _____ stage in the legislative process involves detailed debate on the bill's principles and objectives.
Match the following stages of the legislative process with their descriptions:
Match the following stages of the legislative process with their descriptions:
Which of the following is a challenge in the law-making process?
Which of the following is a challenge in the law-making process?
Public opinion is irrelevant to the law-making process.
Public opinion is irrelevant to the law-making process.
The _____ is a critical part of the process where citizens can express their views on proposed laws.
The _____ is a critical part of the process where citizens can express their views on proposed laws.
What method do pressure groups primarily utilize to influence government decisions?
What method do pressure groups primarily utilize to influence government decisions?
Political parties engage in public protests to suggest new laws.
Political parties engage in public protests to suggest new laws.
What is one significant way that social media affects legislative outcomes?
What is one significant way that social media affects legislative outcomes?
Courts contribute to the law-making process through __________, case law, and influencing policymakers.
Courts contribute to the law-making process through __________, case law, and influencing policymakers.
Match the following entities to their roles in influencing law-making:
Match the following entities to their roles in influencing law-making:
What is the role of the Jamaican Parliament in the law-making process?
What is the role of the Jamaican Parliament in the law-making process?
Local parish councils can create laws that apply nationwide.
Local parish councils can create laws that apply nationwide.
Who leads the Executive branch in Jamaica?
Who leads the Executive branch in Jamaica?
The _____ reviews the constitutionality of laws in Jamaica.
The _____ reviews the constitutionality of laws in Jamaica.
Match the stages of the legislative process with their descriptions:
Match the stages of the legislative process with their descriptions:
What is a core function of the Executive in the legislative process?
What is a core function of the Executive in the legislative process?
The general public in Jamaica has no impact on the legislative process.
The general public in Jamaica has no impact on the legislative process.
What is the purpose of the National Minimum Wage Act in Jamaica?
What is the purpose of the National Minimum Wage Act in Jamaica?
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Pressure Groups
Pressure Groups
Groups that try to influence government without being part of it, using methods like contacting lawmakers, campaigning, and protesting.
Political Parties
Political Parties
Groups that propose laws, participate in debates, and allow public input on laws.
Media's Role
Media's Role
The media shapes public opinion by reporting, commenting, and investigating, holding lawmakers accountable.
Social Media's Role
Social Media's Role
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Courts' Role in Lawmaking
Courts' Role in Lawmaking
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Jamaican Parliament
Jamaican Parliament
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National Minimum Wage Act
National Minimum Wage Act
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Legislative Process
Legislative Process
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Bill Proposal
Bill Proposal
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Royal Assent
Royal Assent
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Jamaican Police Force
Jamaican Police Force
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Executive Branch
Executive Branch
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Local Parish Councils
Local Parish Councils
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Act of Parliament
Act of Parliament
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Regulation
Regulation
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Case Law
Case Law
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Bill
Bill
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First Reading
First Reading
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Public Opinion
Public Opinion
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Challenges in Lawmaking
Challenges in Lawmaking
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Study Notes
Jamaican Legislation
- Legislation in Jamaica involves creating laws through the Jamaican Parliament. This includes enacting statutes (passing Acts of Parliament) and issuing regulations (detailed rules from the Executive).
- At the national level, the Jamaican Parliament sets major policies and laws for the whole country.
- Local parish councils can create local laws.
- Jamaica participates in international treaties and agreements, such as the National Minimum Wage Act, which sets minimum wages nationally.
Legislative Process
- The Legislature (House of Representatives and Senate) creates laws.
- Members of the House are elected; Senate members are appointed.
- Legislature proposes, debates, amends, and votes on bills.
- The Executive (Prime Minister and Cabinet) proposes new legislation and drafts bills.
- The Executive enforces passed laws (e.g., a new tax law, regulations for support of an Act).
Judiciary
- The Judiciary (Supreme Court and Court of Appeal) interprets and applies laws.
- Ensures laws are applied fairly and consistently; reviews laws' constitutionality.
Civil Society
- Civil society organizations advocate for or against laws (e.g., lobbying for public hearings, engaging in lobbying activities).
- Public opinion (through voting and public discourse) holds representatives accountable.
Stages of a Bill
- Legislative process has stages including the proposal of a bill (drafted by the Executive).
- Bill introduced in the House of Representatives, goes through readings and debates, and reviewed by committees.
- Potential amendments are made before it moves to the Senate.
- The same process occurs in the Senate.
- Bill receives Royal Assent from the Governor-General and becomes an official Act of Parliament.
Law Enforcement
- Enforcement agencies (like the Jamaican Police Force) implement and enforce laws in Jamaica.
- Local authorities play a role in enforcing regulations (like zoning laws).
Sources of Law
- Acts of Parliament are the primary laws.
- Constitution and key economic laws are also important legal frameworks.
- Regulations are specific rules based on Acts.
- Case law from judicial decisions shapes legal understanding.
Public Opinion
- Public opinion plays a significant role in lawmaking through various methods.
- Methods include polls, surveys, public hearings, and social media.
- The media also influences public discourse related to law.
- This helps ensure the laws reflect the needs and views of the citizens
Improving the Lawmaking Process
- Encouraging citizen engagement through public forums and online platforms.
- Increasing transparency through live streams of parliamentary sessions and detailed bill documentation.
- Streamlining the legislative process with digital systems and time limits for stages.
- Increasing expertise through technical advisors and training programs
- Collaboration through joint sessions and cross-party groups.
Challenges in Lawmaking
- Political obstacles (party polarization, lobbying influence).
- Administrative hurdles (complex procedures, bureaucracy).
- Societal issues (public apathy, inconsistent implementation).
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