Jamaica is the name of an island country of the Greater Antilles, located in the Caribbean Sea. it was named Xaymaca by the earlier Taino residents, which referred to either 'the land of springs' or 'the land of wood and water'. It previously used to be called Santiago when possessed by Spain, later became a colony of Great Britain called as Jamaica.
The present constitution was drafted in the year 1962 by a joint committee of the legislature. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who is represented by a Governor General who is elected by the prime Minister and the union cabinet. The Jamaican parliament is bicameral, constituted by the Lower House and the Upper House. Members are directly nominated and one of them is appointed as Governor General. The government follows a parliamentary democracy type that is based on the Westminster structure.
The present constitution was drafted in the year 1962 by a joint committee of the legislature. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who is represented by a Governor General who is elected by the prime Minister and the union cabinet. The Jamaican parliament is bicameral, constituted by the Lower House and the Upper House. Members are directly nominated and one of them is appointed as Governor General. The government follows a parliamentary democracy type that is based on the Westminster structure.
