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Articles related to "Constitution"
The National Constitution Center With impressive multimedia and changing exhibits, the Constitution comes alive! national constitution center • philadelphia tourism • visit philadelphia • national constitution center philadelphia • philly tourism
Original Understanding Essay describing the concept of original understanding in the interpretation of the US Constitution. original understanding • us constitution • judges • politics
The USS Constitution The USS Constitution is the oldest vessel that has been in service in the US Navy since it was commissioned in 1798. uss • constiution • navy • old ironsides • war of 1812
Causes of the Civil War: The Northwest Ordinance (1787) and the U.S. Constitution slaves • colonies • states • constitution • northwest land ordinance
Execution, Afghanistan Afghani man converts to Christianity and will possibly face the death penalty. Islamic law, the Sharia, forbids the worship or practice of Christianity among the Islamic people. President Karzia must convince the Judiciary board of Muslim fundamentalist conservatives to consider this decision in light of the current situation as Christianity has become an ally to these people. Or, has the U.S., in fact, become too involved in a situation beyond its control? execution • muslim • christianity • afghanistan • sunni
Magna Carta 1215 In 1215, King John was forced to sign Magna Carta, a document that imposed limits on royal power and serves as the basis for modern British law. magna carta • 1215 • king john • english constitution • runnymede
An Example of Factions democracies • united states constitution • balance of powers • campaign contributions
50 Years German Basic Law: A Lesson from Weimar With the German Bundestag and Government moving from Bonn to Berlin, this summer a historic circle will be closed: German politics have returned to where they started in 1871, after the foundation of the Reich by Bismarck. Unlike Bonn, Berlin had been a symbol for some of the worst episodes in German history. But the city that paved the way to disaster was Weimar, the former cultural capital of Goethe and Schiller. In the year 1919 the Assembly of Weimar approved contemporarily the Constitution of Weimar and the opprobrious peace treaty of Versailles, thus laying the grounds for the first unlucky democratic experience in modern Geman history. Fortunately the Germans have learned from the catastrophe of the Weimar Republic and the Basic Law approved in May 1949 has proven a solid ground on which the new democracy in Bonn could establish a stable democratic culture. The achievements of the Basic Law will even guarantee the stability and reliability of the new Berlin Republic. bonn • weimar • berlin • basic law • berlin-umzug
Christmas Trees on College Campus Trees, Santas, and other Christmas symbols on campus: do they belong? Here are both sides of this heated issue. christmas tree • college campusholiday decorations • holiday decoration • santa claus • us constitution public christmas displays
IAAF defends its actions in Slaney case In wiping Mary Decker Slaney’s silver medal performance from the 1997 world championships out of the International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) history books, the association says it is simply abiding by another book, its own constitution. mary decker slaney • dope tests • iaaf • international amateur athletic federation • usatf
Internal Improvements In the early days of the American Republic, there was a significant need to improve the nation's transportation network. internal improvements • transportation • politics • constitution • constitutional
The Whiskey Rebellion A goal of paying off Revolutionary War debts led to a second uprising. Some call it America's first Civil War as it pitted the government against its citizens. war debts • backroom politics • whiskey rebellion • newly ratified constitution • second civil war
New Bill Set To Repeal the Anti-terrorism Law A new bill has recently been introduced that would repeal the use of secret evidence that has been used against many Muslims and Arabs in the United States. anti-terrorism bill • muslims • secret evidence • secret evidence repeal act of 1999 • deportation
Indian Reorganization Act Indian Reorganization Act I covered the background and provisions of the Act. This article covers its enactment and the short and long-term effects. indian reorganization act • ira • john collier • commissioner of indian affairs • new deal
The Marshall Trilogy Chief Justice John Marshall and the three cases that form the basis of American Indian Law the marshall trilogy and american indian law • the marshall trilogy • chief justice john marshall • chief justice john marshall and the marshall trilo • john marshall
Latvia: Government Profile The Republic of Latvia, a former Soviet republic, has developed a functional representative democracy, with executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government. republic latvia government profile • political framework structure • representative democracy • former soviet • capital riga
International Institutions and Democracy (Part 3 of 5) Part 3 in a five-part series on "the Clash of Capitalism and Democracy" east asia • capitalism • democracy • corporate • corporation
Yeltsin's Condition (Political and Otherwise) - SPECIAL REPORT Boris Yeltsin's illness and general or partial incapacity and the resulting instability are beginning to play havoc in Russia. The upcoming presidential elections in 2000 are already influencing events, as well as Duma elections in 1999 (if not this year). Given these facts, it is very good that Yeltsin chose not to run for a third term, especially since it would challenge Constitutional norms. yeltsin kremlin nemtsov chubais berezovsky purge r
Bulgaria: Government Profile Independent for 100 years, the Republic of Bulgaria is a democratic republic whose government includes 28 provinces and executive, legislative, and judicial branches. republic bulgaria democratic government profile • political framework structure • representative democracy • independent ottoman empire september 22 1908 • march 3 1878
Estonia: Government Profile The Republic of Estonia, a former Soviet republic, has developed a functional representative democracy, with executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government. republic estonia government profile • political framework structure • representative democracy • former soviet • capital tallinn
Lithuania: Government Profile The Republic of Lithuania has developed a functional representative democracy since gaining formal recognition of its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. republic lithuania government profile • political framework structure • representative democracy • independence soviet union 1991 • capital vilnius
Sweden - Government Profile Sweden, a monarchy since 1523, has developed a parliamentary representative constitutional democracy, with executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government. kingdom sweden government profile • political framework structure • representative democracy constitutional monarchy • capital stockholm • independence 1523 gustav vasa
AU Summit Aftermath On July 2 and 3 in Banjul, The Gambia, AU leaders met to discuss Darfur, the legal proceedings for Hissène Habré and the continent's future. african union • au • au summit • darfur • hissène habré
Causes of the Civil War: "Bleeding Kansas" and the Dred Scott Decision causes of the civil war • bleeding kansas • dred scott decision
Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe is regarded as a former liberation hero in Africa, but now even some of his supporters say he must go - but when and how? president robert mugabe • zimbabwe • harare • zanu pf • jonathan moyo
To Burn or Not to Burn! Issues - Flag Burning election issues • flag burning • political • politics • campaigns
The Cambodia Coup (Part 2 of 2) An interview with a witness to the 1997 Cambodian coup. coup • coup d'etat • cambodian government • matthew fisk
Benefits of the IRA The Indian Reorganization Act provided several short-term benefits, but what about the long-term effect? indian reorganization act • ira • john collier • american indians • wheeler-howard act
Definition of Aboriginal The myth of race has long dominated definitions of Aboriginality in Australia, impacting on the plethora of Aboriginal policies that continue to marginalise our peoples. aboriginal descent • aboriginal welfare • definition of aboriginality • aboriginal identity • indigenous claim
The Mayflower Compact The Mayflower Compact is written and signed after the Mayflower is moored on November 21, 1620, in what would come to be called Provincetown Harbor, in present-day Massac mayflower compact • <i>mayflower</i> • provincetown • massachusetts • london company
Census Sensibility Essay in favor of enumeration instead of sampling for Census 2000. census 2000 • sampling • enumeration • polling
Ethnicities of Russia There's more to Russia than just Russians! The Russian Federation is a fascinating quilt of cultures, from Abkhazians to Yukaghirs. ethnicity • travel • russia • tatarstan • kalmykia
Do Nations Abide by the Human Rights Decrees of Helsinki when it comes to the disabled? human rights • diabled • united nations
Travelogues Journeys through Asia, and conversations about politics. asia capitalism democracy corporate corporation ja
Yanomami The Yanomami are the largest group of Neolithic people known. Contact with the western world has degraded their traditional culture, possibly beyond repair. Disease and violence against them threatens their survival. This is the first of two articles examining their plight and their future. yanomami • yanomamo • brazil • venezuela • indigenous
A new watchdog for the watchdogs A look at Brill's Content on the eve of its debut. brill's content • steven brill • magazine • content
American Indian Sovereignty What is American Indian Sovereignty and why is it so important to American Indian nations? american indian sovereignty • indian sovereignty • sovereign indian nations • doctrine discovery • marshall trilogy
ASEAN What is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and what is it purpose? Has it been successful? asean accession • the clm countries in asean • politics in southeast asia • transboundary issues in asean • technical cooperation in asean
Delaware and the English First Stuyvesant of New Netherlands takes over Delaware. Then the English take it away from Stuyvesant. governor stuyvesant of new netherlands • new amstel • colonial america • new sweden • duke of york
George Washington The life and times of the first President of the United States of America. first president • george washington • the american revolution • the war for independance • mt. vernon
Land Rights Canada The Canadian native title and land rights treaty process is the most complicated on the planet. And the ultimate loophole - only dead cultures are allowed to survive... aboriginal rights • aboriginal land rights • pastoral leases • mining leases • mining aboriginal land
Mongolia in Transition Since the collapse of Soviet Communism, former client state Mongolia has suffered from economic hardship. What is the situation now? economic development in mogolia • poverty in mongolia • economic geography of mongolia • capitalism in mongolia • impact of communism in mongolia
Robert Goddard, Rocket Pioneer An American inventor before his time, Robert Goddard invented liquid fueled rockets in 1926. robert goddard • goddard • liquid fueld rockets • early rocket technology • propellants
Thai Politics Update Divisions among the Thai military junta are emerging. Is this a response to the threat of future jail sentences? Is it to prevent an election? Rumour says so. thai military coup politics • people's power party in thailand • post-coup politics in thailand • general surayud chulanont land grab • amnesty for coup leaders
Who Was Jean Lafitte? A look into the life and deeds of New Orleans' most colorful pirate. jean lafitte • pirate • privateer • buccaneer • battle of new orleans
Alexander the Great Alexander the Great as one of the greatest warrior/statesmen in history. alexander the great • army • military • history • statesman |
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