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Articles related to "Constitutional"
A Constitutional Example I share my thoughts on the animus and rebellion in this country, towards France and other nations who are opposed to an Iraqi invasion. Have we forgotten our constitutional principles? first amendment • rights
Constitutional Golf A look at why Florida shouldn't be allowed to decide anything, and an alternative. gore • bush • campaign • president • election
Constitutional Oversight As we hasten toward another election, the reality of the last one lingers like a dark cloud, as evidenced by a new presence. Those memories should strengthen our resolve to vote and to make every single one of them count. supreme court • americans • election
Hate Crimes Legislation- Are They Constitutional? This article looks at the current federal and state hate crimes legislation and examines the constitutionality of such laws. hate crimes • law • federal • state • judicial system
Liechtenstein's Constitutional Crisis Liechtenstein is at a political and constitutional crossroad. Will the new proposals be accepted? Will the type of government change? Will what will the future of Liechtenstein be? leichtenstein • prince • parliament • republic • crisis
Liechtenstein’s Constitutional Crisis Over For Now! A ten year debate on Liechtenstein's constitution ended after the citizens voted on two proposals last sunday. liechtenstein • vote • prince • diet • consitution
The Constitutional Attic In the season of Spring Cleaning and Getting Back to the Land, is it time to re-consider some old ideas stashed in the constitutional attic? Does Canada need a shared king or queen? monarch • constitutional
A More Perfect Union Part I A history of how the United States came into being, by looking through the eyes of her founding fathers. It wasn't easy but anything worth having, usually isn't... articles of confederation • original thirteen colonies • constitutional convention
Europe's New Constitution The months of back room bargaining and the hours of not-too-secret meetings are finished. The Convention on the Constitution for the New Europe has ended. But what did it truly accomplish? europe's new constitution • eu politics • eu expansion • european constitutional convention
In Search of a National Government Before there was a Constitution, there were the Articles of Confederation. See how this document helped lay the groundwork for the future document that we study today. articles of confederation • united states constitution • american constitutional history
In the Shadow of Our Founders -- Part Two Second in a Series of Articles on the Constitutionality of Secession secession • south • confederate • jefferson • davis
Novus Ordo Selorum: A New Order for the Ages It was clear that the Articles of Confederation would no longer effectively govern the country. What would the nation's leaders do now? u.s. constitution • articles of confederation • virginia plan • new jersey plan • american constitutional history
To Form a More Perfect Union September 17, 2001 marks the 214th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States. This amazing document has been the blueprint for our country since 1787. Here is some background, and a few fun activities to help you celebrate Constitution Day with your class. constitution • united states • amendments • delegates • constitutional convention
CANADA MOURNS: The Death of Pierre Elliott Trudeau He was loved! He was hated! But no matter what your opinion of former Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, you have to admit he changed the face of Canadian politics forever. suite101 • suite 101.com • mary • alward • mary alward
The Titles of Nobility Act Most people do not realize that the well-known thirteenth amendment - that which ended slavery in America - was not the first "Thirteenth" amendment proposed. titles of nobility act • thirteenth amendment • knighthood • american constitutional law • jerome bonaparte
"An Election of Government" We're getting off to a bit of a late start this fall, and for that Ignatz and I do apologize. This week begins a month-long look at the United States Constitution. But before there was a national constitution, there were state governments, each with their own constitutions. Their beginnings are key to understanding how the American constitution was born. john adams • state constitutions • constitutional history • american revolution • english and american law
Equal Rights, Not Special Rights, for Fundies Tired of hearing about DOMA and sending emails to your Congressional representatives about the latest attempt to deny gays and lesbians the right to marry? Here's a radical "eye for an eye" solution that should please both sides: us queer folks will give up our fight for "special" rights as long as fundamentalist Christians give up the "special" rights that they already have. doma • "special rights" • gay • lesbian • ex-gay
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
How Old Is Too Old To Be President Health may be an issue but should age be a factor in how Americans choose a President? How should this apply to the Constitutional restriction of 35 years of age? too old to be president • age factor in presidential politics • presidential health issues • constitutional age restriction • presidential assassinations
In dog We Trust If talking about G.W. Bush and his plans for America lead to say, "Don't get me started," you'll either love this article or hate it. politics • constitutional law • women's issues • abortion • hiv
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
Kissing Francois Nations like individuals are defined by our relationships. The possibility of change in the relationship between Quebec and Canada can be frightening. canada • quebec • october crisis • flq • liberation
Luxembourg - Government Profile Luxembourg, a monarchy since 1839, has developed a parliamentary representative democratic monarchy, with executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government. grand duchy luxembourg government profile • political framework structure • representative democratic constitutional monarchy • independence netherlands 1839 • national day june 23
Madison and Hamilton James Madison and Alexander Hamilton stressed that an additional convention of states must be called to revise the Articles of Confederation. james madison • 1786 annapolis convention • alexander hamilton • virginia plan • articles of confederation
Pridi The life and times of Dr Pridi Banomyong, one of the greatest and wrongly-maligned political leaders of Thailand. absolute monarchy in thailand • communism in thailand • ethnic chinese in thailand • constitutional monarchy in thailand • free thai movement
Ruminations on the Organic Label The new USDA Final Rule on organic farming is problematic. What I learned at a recent organic farming conference disturbed me, particularly when major players in the organics movement are actually talking about leaving and finding something else to call eco-farming. organic • certification • usda • final • rule
Socialist Rift Over Immigration Law Socialist Party leader denies regional socialists from making an appeal before Spain's Constitutional Tribunal. immigration • spain • hunger strike • protest • aragon
Thai Referendum Result An unexpectedly slim majority voted in favour of the Thai junta's new constitution. What will be the impact of this charter and the implications of the small majority? constitutional referendum • thai rak thai • military coup • internal security act • sonthi limthongkul
The Politics of James Madison James Madison a member of the Democratic-Republican party, though his war-time presidency demonstrated a certain degree of bipartisanship. james madison • democratic republican • the federalist papers • constitutional convention • embargo act of 1807
The Politics of Thomas Jefferson America's third president was a follower of the European philosophy of enlightenment, and a staunch believer in states rights. politics of thomas jefferson • american presidential history • jeffersonian republicans • democratic republicans • federalism
The Three/Fifths Compromise Did the U. S. Constitution claim that Africans were only three/fifths human? No, the three/fifths compromise decided representation, not the humanity of individuals. u s constitution • three/fifths compromise • constitutional convention • articles of confederation • james madison
The Walls Came Tumbling Down July 1--a monumental day for South Carolina. Our state is doing more than moving a flag. It's showing how much it has changed. Greenville News editorial writer, Beth Padgett, expresses her views. civil war • confederate • flag • south carolina • gen.sherman
Understanding the Constitution The 2008 Election season offers fertile ground for civic education, providing a living laboratory for understanding the US Constitution. civic education • understanding the constitution • understanding the bill of rights • 2008 election • american government
Understanding the History of the First Amendment James Madison was informed by the history and experience of his time when he wrote the Bill of Rights, but modern debate about religious liberty is little changed. history of religious liberty • freedom of religion • constitutional rights • first amendment rights • james madison
What is a Plea Bargain? Plea bargains are an essential part of the criminal justice system, and provide an efficient way to resolve criminal court cases. plea bargain • plea agreement • plea offer • plea bargaining • constitutional law
American Intervention in Iraq Prior to U.S. involvement in Iraq there were as many as fifteen opposition groups in Iraq with representatives exiled outside of Iraqi, many situated in London. operation iraqi freedom • saddam hussein • usama bin laden • iraqi national coalition • united nations
Czech Republic Government Profile The Czech Republic is a relatively new independent nation. Its structure of government includes administrative regions and executive, legislative, and judicial branches. czech republic government profile • political framework structure • independent state • january 1 1993 • break up czechoslovakia nationalistic component pa
Factions and the Founders One of the prevalent challenges in American government has been the problem of factions. This article explains the importance of factions in shaping the Constitution. american politics • political parties • interest groups • public good • constitutional
George Washington and the Mount Vernon Compact A meeting between Maryland and Virginia in 1785 showed that the states could cooperate to mutual benefit of both and led to the Constitutional Convention in 1787. mount vernon compact • potomac canal paved way for constitutional convent • potomac river unites states • annapolis convention fails • u.s. constitution groundwork laid
Harriet Harman, Brown's Deputy Harriet Harman has been elected Deputy Leader of the UK Labour Party to work alongside new Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Who is she and what does she stand for? Read on... harriet harman • deputy leader of the labour party • gordon brown • tony blair • alan johnson
How Dry We Were: The Repeal of Prohibition Progressivism reached high tide during the "war to end all wars"; when the tide went out prohibition remained. Most Americans held their nose through the 20s and early 30s until national prohibition was swept away. Here is the story of the only repudiation of a constitutional amendment. liquor • beer • wine • alcohol • prohibition
James Madison and a Second Term During James Madison’s presidency the Treaty of Ghent is signed, ending the War of 1812. Andrew Jackson wins a victory at New Orleans. james madison • andrew jackson • war of 1812 • treaty of ghent • new orleans
Obama's Faith-Based Charity Plan Barack Obama has pledged to continue faith-based initiatives, renewing debate over the relationship between government and religion in the U.S. barack obama faith-based initiatives • separation of church and state • faith-based initiatives constitutional • conservative liberal faith-based initiatives • bush faith-based initiatives
Peter Kaiser - Liechtenstein’s Famous Historian and Statesman Peter Kaiser, an ordinary citizen of Liechtenstein became its most historian and statesman. peter kaiser liechtenstein’s famous historian and • suite010 • james foster robinson • prince alois • constitutional committee
Sex Discrimination and Equal Protection The US Supreme Court has examined sex discrimination in diverse contexts including military service, education, and criminal law. These are the key cases. supreme court cases sex discrimination • supreme court cases equal protection • equal protection and sex discrimination • intermediate scrutiny • sex discrimination constitutional law
The Bong Hits 4 Jesus Case The Bong Hits for Jesus case results in further restrictions on free speech for students bong hits for jesus • morse v. frederick • free speech • first amendment law • educational law
The Framers and the Sovereign In the summer of 1787, the framers of the Constitution of the United States took the radical step of transferring national sovereignty from a government to the people. we the people • sovereignty in the constitutional convention • framers of the constitution • sovereignty in british america • representation in the national legislature
The Rocky Road to Ratification - Part I September is US Constitution month at Suite 101 and at the New Hampshire topic. Join me each week of September as I explore the issues and intrigues scattered on the rocky road to ratification! ratification • keystone • us constitution • nh constitution • constitutional convention
The Rocky Road to Ratification - Part II What made a New Hampshire Federalist? What were their issues? Join me to find out. ratification • keystone • us constitution • nh constitution • constitutional convention
The Rocky Road to Ratification - Part III Political maneuvering and sensational attacks in the newspapers weren't invented by modern-day politicians. Join me to learn about New Hampshire's rocky road to ratification. ratification • keystone • us constitution • nh constitution • constitutional convention |
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