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Research Question:
The Caribbean region comprises a diverse group of countries and territories, each with its unique political structure influenced by historical, cultural, and colonial legacies. The region also presents a unique political landscape shaped by its colonial past, socio-economic challenges, and aspirations for democratic governance.
Countries such as Jamaica, Antigua, St. Lucia and the Bahamas are constitutional monarchies within the Commonwealth realm. They recognize the British monarch as the head of state, represented locally by a Governor-General. The political system is parliamentary democracy, with a Prime Minister as the head of government. Countries such as Trinidad and Tobago, Dominica, Barbados and Guyana are republics. They have a President as the head of state and a Prime Minister as the head of government. Haiti is an example of a presidential republic. The President is both the head of state and the head of government. The political system is based on a strong executive branch. Suriname operates as a parliamentary republic. The President is the head of state, elected by the National Assembly. The Prime Minister is the head of government, responsible to the parliament. Meanwhile there are countries such as Cayman, Puerto Rico, Aruba which are dependent territories.
Answer Research question:
Analyze the variety of political systems found in the Caribbean and discuss how its colonial past has shaped its varied political systems of governance and culture. Contrast the characteristics of constitutional monarchies, such as Jamaica, with republics like Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados. Is the current system working for us in the Caribbean or is it time to change our system of electing officials?
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