UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS OF ADMINISTRATION
LAW 2015:
LAW GOVERNMANCE AND POLITICS
Fill in the correct answer. Each question is 1 mark
1. This branch makes the laws ___________________
2. I am the Leader of Government Business and sits in which branch of government?
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3. The Legislature is divided into two parts, the ______________________ and
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4. Who is in charge of the judicial branch? ______________________
5. Who signs bills to become laws? ______________________
Match the correct answers. Each question is 1 mark
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Economic Rights ___________
A. The right to hold a public office
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Social Rights ____________
B. The right to a fair trial
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Cultural Rights ____________
C. The right to education
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Political Rights _____________
D. The right to work
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Civil Rights __________
E. The right to speak my local dialect.
Short answers – each question is 2 marks
11. In your own words, briefly explain the importance of judicial independence.
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12. Why is it important to not concentrate too much power in one branch of government?
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13. Identify one example of an overlap among the branches of government?
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14. Differentiate between cultural and racial diversity?
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15. Identify two responsibilities you have as a citizen of Jamaica.
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