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A 3 page research paper/essay that argues that elections in Jamaica are fair and just. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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government. This is not to say that everything in Jamaica is perfect, as the country faces serious economic difficulties, which have served to accentuate social problems and stir up contentious
political debate. Among Jamaicas problems are high-incidence of unemployment, as well as underemployment, and increasing debit, which is accompanied by high interest rates. Furthermore, the prevalence of violent rime has
also increased, especially in the Kingston area ("Background," 2011). These conditions naturally generate social and political tensions. Nevertheless, the political system of the country, as a whole, is stable and
sound. The Jamaican constitution, which was established in 1962, patterns the government after the parliamentary system of the United Kingdom and the chief of state continues to be Queen
Elizabeth II, and it is she who appoints the governor general of Jamaica, selecting the candidate based on the recommendation of the prime minister. The governor general acts as the
queens representative in Jamaica and the role is basically ceremonial, as executive power lies with the cabinet, which is led by the prime minister("Background," 2011). The Parliament is comprised
of the Senate, which is appointed, and the House of Representatives, who are elected. While general elections are constitutionally mandated within five years after the forming of a new government,
the prime minister may request that the governor general call for elections sooner ("Background," 2011). There are two major political parties: the Jamaica Labor Party (JLP) and the Peoples National
Party (PNP) and each party is associated with the two largest trade unions. Furthermore, there are additionally parties, such as the National Democratic Movement (NDM), which was formulated in 1995
and does not have trade union connections and the New National Coalition (NNC), which was created in 2010 ("Background," 2011). The ability of the Jamaican system of parliamentary elections
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