The Old Representative System Flashcards
What kind of model was the ORS?
A bicameral model
How was the lower house elected?
By a limited franchise
How was the upper house nominated?
The governor who represented the crown
Why did the ORS mirror the British system of government?
Because it was the system the British were familiar
What were the limitations of the assembly?
They could do everything with the exception of 1. Coming into conflict with the crown and 2. Interfering in foreign affairs
What was the Royal prerogative?
Powers held by the monarch
Who had all the powers associated with the royal prerogative?
The governor
Who presided over the ORS council?
A president
Who made up the council for the ORS?
Persons who were appointed by the crown
Who made up the assembly?
People who had a certain amount of money and land
Who was excluded from the assembly?
Slaves, colored and free negroes
How does tourist/tourist season in the Caribbean come from the ORS model?
Because of absenteeism, tourist season lines up with the timing that the British would come back to the colonies to check on the work
What was absenteeism?
The practice of regularly staying away from work or school without good reason
Did the ORS have relevance to small developing countries?
No
