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Part V.- GOVERNMENT. 
WHY LAWS ARE MADE (p. 184). 
Laws are necessary to provide for: 
1. The safety and welfare of the people, and 
2. The protection of property. 
Jamaica is a part of the British Empire. The various parts of the 
empire have their own laws, but all are under the dominion of one 
sovereign. 
THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF JAMAICA (p. 186). 
Fos*ms Of* Government. — Since 1655, when Jamaica became 
part of the British empire, there have been four forms of government in 
the island, viz.: 
1. Military rule ; for a few years. 
2. General Assemblies; from 1664 to 1866. 
3. Crown Government; 1866 to 1884. During this time the people 
had no voice in the election of the governing council. 
4. A Legislative Council ; since 1884. Some of the members of the 
council are elected by the people. 
The Legislative Council consists of: 
Fourteen members elected by the parishes, and seven official members. 
The Official Members are: 
The Chief Military Officer in Jamaica. 
The Colonial Secretary. 
The Attorney-General. 
The Director of Public Works. 
The Collector-General. 
And two gentlemen nominated by the Governor. 
The council is elected for five years; it meets at Head -Quarter House, 
in Kingston. 
THE GOVERNOR (p. 188). 
His Majesty’s representative is “ The Captain-General and Governor-in- 
Chief of Jamaica ”. 
His Excellency is appointed for six years, and resides at King’s House. 
He is assisted by a Privy Council, consisting of: 
The Senior Military Officer. 
The Colonial Secretary. 
The Attorney-General. 
And three members approved by the King. 
