Civics 101

Описание: This Monday morning let’s talk Civics where I break down how Jamaica’s government works not in complicated legal language, but in a way that I hope everyone can understand.

Our country runs on three main branches:
1.⁠ ⁠Executive: Head of State (represented by Governor General) and Head of Country (Prime Minister) and Cabinet (Ministers of Gov)
2.⁠ ⁠⁠Legislative: Parliament makes the laws (House & Senate)
3.⁠ ⁠⁠Judicial: and the courts make sure justice is upheld. (Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and Lower Courts)

That structure has guided Jamaica since our Constitution came into effect in 1962.

But here’s the most important part , none of it works without you.

You decide who sits in Parliament. You determine who becomes Prime Minister and who leads the Opposition. And between elections, your voices, your advocacy, and your involvement shape the direction of the country.

Democracy isn’t something that happens every five years. It’s something we need to live every day.

When you understand how the system works, you understand your POWER within it.
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About Mark J. Golding:

I am a proud Jamaican, a son of the soil and a dedicated member of the People’s National Party. My parents were champions in giving back to Jamaica especially in the disabilities community and I continue the family legacy through my own advocacy for disenfranchised persons and persons with disabilities. I am committed to using the law to protect rather than oppress people, as evidenced by my legislative performance. I have a record of strong leadership in my constituency and I am proud to serve as Leader of The Opposition and President of the People’s National Party.

Our common purpose must be the creation of a 21st century Jamaica that exemplifies and upholds the progressive principles of social justice and equality for all Jamaicans. This is the foundational purpose of the Party and its socialist roots. There is much more work to be done to eliminate the remaining structural inequalities within Jamaican society. To achieve this, we must live and promote the values of self-discipline, civic responsibility, and caring for and respecting others.

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