Which of the following is part of Jamaica's legislative branch?

• A. Judiciary
• B. Executive Council
• C. Parliament
• D. Civil Service

Answer: (C)

The legislative branch is the law-making part of government, and in Jamaica that role is filled by Parliament. Parliament debates and passes laws, and it also approves the national budget and has oversight over the actions of the government. It consists of two houses—the House of Representatives, where MPs sit and debate bills, and the Senate, whose members review legislation and offer scrutiny. Through debates, votes, and committee work, Parliament shapes the country’s laws and public policy.

The other options belong to different branches: the judiciary is the system that interprets laws and settles disputes; the Executive Council (the Cabinet) is part of the executive branch and carries out government policies and day-to-day administration; the Civil Service comprises the public servants who implement government programs.