Articles related to "Constitutional"
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
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
Original Understanding
Essay describing the concept of original understanding in the interpretation of the US Constitution.
original understanding • us constitution • judges • politics
Essay describing the concept of original understanding in the interpretation of the US Constitution.
original understanding • us constitution • judges • politics
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
The Gay Marriage Debate
A look at the historical and legal contexts in which the American gay marriage debate is taking place.
history • law • gay marriage • constitution • amendment
A look at the historical and legal contexts in which the American gay marriage debate is taking place.
history • law • gay marriage • constitution • amendment
The War on Drugs
An analysis of how the Constitution and judicial discretion conflict with Congressional politics over the idea of mandatory minimums and the war on drugs.
constitution • mandatory minimums • drugs • congress • narcotics
An analysis of how the Constitution and judicial discretion conflict with Congressional politics over the idea of mandatory minimums and the war on drugs.
constitution • mandatory minimums • drugs • congress • narcotics
Royalty in the 20th Century (Part 3)
The monarchies of Kuwait, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, and Luxembourg.
royalty • monarchy • monarchies • history • kuwait
The monarchies of Kuwait, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, and Luxembourg.
royalty • monarchy • monarchies • history • kuwait
Political Causes of the Civil War
What were the political causes of the American Civil War? What differences led to the War Between the States? And what lessons can we take from the war?
causes of the civil war • causes of the american civil war • slavery and the civil war • southern slavery • political causes of the civil war
What were the political causes of the American Civil War? What differences led to the War Between the States? And what lessons can we take from the war?
causes of the civil war • causes of the american civil war • slavery and the civil war • southern slavery • political causes of the civil war
Italy: President Elected, Red Brigades Resurrected
With the swift election of the new state president Carlo Azeglio Ciampi Italy's political class has given a rare and surprising example of efficiency and responsibility. The former prime minister, finance minister and central banker has been elected due to an agreement between the majority and the opposition. In the past Ciampi has always proved master of a new style of consensus policy and therefore his election has now grown new hopes for the long awaited Constitutional reforms. Before that, however, parties have to run the test of the European elections on June 13th, which could even jeopardize the government stability. Meanwhile in Rome the historic terrorist group "Red Brigades" has made an unexpected return, killing a high government official.
ciampi • rome • red brigades • ds • ppi
With the swift election of the new state president Carlo Azeglio Ciampi Italy's political class has given a rare and surprising example of efficiency and responsibility. The former prime minister, finance minister and central banker has been elected due to an agreement between the majority and the opposition. In the past Ciampi has always proved master of a new style of consensus policy and therefore his election has now grown new hopes for the long awaited Constitutional reforms. Before that, however, parties have to run the test of the European elections on June 13th, which could even jeopardize the government stability. Meanwhile in Rome the historic terrorist group "Red Brigades" has made an unexpected return, killing a high government official.
ciampi • rome • red brigades • ds • ppi
Tattoos and Law Enforcement
While tattoos are rapidly growing in popularity, their acceptance in the workplace is still limited. This issue has been frequently arising in law enforcement agencies.
police career tattoo • body art • workplace discrimination • law enforcement • deputy
While tattoos are rapidly growing in popularity, their acceptance in the workplace is still limited. This issue has been frequently arising in law enforcement agencies.
police career tattoo • body art • workplace discrimination • law enforcement • deputy
Brief Guide To Politics In Northern Ireland
Don't understand Northern Irish politics? It is a very complicated topic and one that really demands a lot of study before one can grasp it well, but here's a brief overview that will get you started if you don't know much about this troubled area yet. It gives a bit of vital historical background along with touching on most of the political parties active in the province.
irish political parties • ulster • uk • sinn fein • ira
Don't understand Northern Irish politics? It is a very complicated topic and one that really demands a lot of study before one can grasp it well, but here's a brief overview that will get you started if you don't know much about this troubled area yet. It gives a bit of vital historical background along with touching on most of the political parties active in the province.
irish political parties • ulster • uk • sinn fein • ira
Civil War Crisis
On April 12, 1861, the American Civil War began, but the crisis was in motion long before the guns awakened.
lincoln • abraham • agragrian • founding • fathers
On April 12, 1861, the American Civil War began, but the crisis was in motion long before the guns awakened.
lincoln • abraham • agragrian • founding • fathers
Royalty in the 20th Century (Part 2)
21st century monarchies and how they survived the turbulence of the 20th century. Part Two: Cambodia, Denmark, Japan, and Jordan.
royalty • history • monarchy • monarchies • cambodia
21st century monarchies and how they survived the turbulence of the 20th century. Part Two: Cambodia, Denmark, Japan, and Jordan.
royalty • history • monarchy • monarchies • cambodia
Royalty in the 20th Century (Part 4)
The monarchies of Malaysia, Monaco, Morocco, and Nepal.
malaysia • monaco • morocco • nepal • king
The monarchies of Malaysia, Monaco, Morocco, and Nepal.
malaysia • monaco • morocco • nepal • king
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
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
Presidential Candidate Ron Paul
Review of Republican Presidential Candidate Ron Paul's first Presidential debate appearance and record.
ron paul • republican • u.s. elections • libertarian • msnbc
Review of Republican Presidential Candidate Ron Paul's first Presidential debate appearance and record.
ron paul • republican • u.s. elections • libertarian • msnbc
The Next Chief Justice
Clarence Thomas should be the next Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
clarence thomas • supreme court decisions • justice • chief justice
Clarence Thomas should be the next Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
clarence thomas • supreme court decisions • justice • chief justice
Charles DeGaulle
France's WWII hero Charles DeGaulle became the French President in 1958 and held the office until his resignation in 1969. DeGaulle moved France into the post WWII era.
charles degaulle • wwii hero • post wwii era • france • french president
France's WWII hero Charles DeGaulle became the French President in 1958 and held the office until his resignation in 1969. DeGaulle moved France into the post WWII era.
charles degaulle • wwii hero • post wwii era • france • french president
The Roberts Court
A look at how Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts dealt with major legal issues in his first year.
supreme court • chief justice • john roberts • cases • law
A look at how Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts dealt with major legal issues in his first year.
supreme court • chief justice • john roberts • cases • law
All the Poop on Pets in the Garden
or...<i>how Pets become perps when they poop in the partierre</i> How to grow a pet-tolerant and pet-friendly garden, with a list of growable plants that your pets will love, and some tips on dealing with the poop.
dogs • cats • gardens • perennials • catnip
or...<i>how Pets become perps when they poop in the partierre</i> How to grow a pet-tolerant and pet-friendly garden, with a list of growable plants that your pets will love, and some tips on dealing with the poop.
dogs • cats • gardens • perennials • catnip
Cohabitation in France: Crisis of the Conservatives
Since the start of the "cohabitation" with the Socialist prime minister Lionel Jospin (PSF) in 1997, France's Conservatives led by state president Jacques Chirac (RPR) have been in continuous decline. A bottom line was reached now with the election of the EU-Parliament in June, when Chirac's Gaullist Party RPR reached only 12,7 %, its worst result ever. The biggest problem of Chirac's, who is still very popular among the French people, is now the growing party fragmentation in his conservative alliance, where Nationalist and Europhobic forces proved their strength. In the government coalition the Socialists, reaching 22,0 % of consensus, were at least able to consolidate their leadership, although even in the center-left-alliance some minor parties advanced. In view of the next presidential elections in 2002 both sides and both candidates, Chirac and Jospin, could find it now harder to reorganize their forces. All these difficulties seem to confirm the crisis of the French Presidential System, which has lately evidenced its growing tendency towards distributing the two major political offices to two opposing leaders.
lionel • jospin • chirac • de gaulle • pasqua
Since the start of the "cohabitation" with the Socialist prime minister Lionel Jospin (PSF) in 1997, France's Conservatives led by state president Jacques Chirac (RPR) have been in continuous decline. A bottom line was reached now with the election of the EU-Parliament in June, when Chirac's Gaullist Party RPR reached only 12,7 %, its worst result ever. The biggest problem of Chirac's, who is still very popular among the French people, is now the growing party fragmentation in his conservative alliance, where Nationalist and Europhobic forces proved their strength. In the government coalition the Socialists, reaching 22,0 % of consensus, were at least able to consolidate their leadership, although even in the center-left-alliance some minor parties advanced. In view of the next presidential elections in 2002 both sides and both candidates, Chirac and Jospin, could find it now harder to reorganize their forces. All these difficulties seem to confirm the crisis of the French Presidential System, which has lately evidenced its growing tendency towards distributing the two major political offices to two opposing leaders.
lionel • jospin • chirac • de gaulle • pasqua
The American's With Disability ACT;do the disabled benefit?
discrimination • employment • insurance • insurance riders
discrimination • employment • insurance • insurance riders
Yeltsin and Kiriyenko v. the Duma: Collision Course in Moscow
President Boris Yeltsin and Acting Premier Sergei Kiriyenko are preparing for a showdown with the Duma over Kiriyenko's nomination for premier. He's already been rejected twice, but Yeltsin insists on putting his name forth one more time and then dissolving the Duma and holding new Duma elections if it demurs. The anti-Kiriyenko party leaders insist that the president has no right to nominate someone more than once for premier, and so the president would have to nominate someone else, and wait until three separate people had been rejected before dissolving the Duma. This is a serious trial of strength between Yeltsin and the Duma. If Kiriyenko is confirmed after all, his program promises important changes in Russia.
yeltsin kiriyenko moscow russia kremlin duma
President Boris Yeltsin and Acting Premier Sergei Kiriyenko are preparing for a showdown with the Duma over Kiriyenko's nomination for premier. He's already been rejected twice, but Yeltsin insists on putting his name forth one more time and then dissolving the Duma and holding new Duma elections if it demurs. The anti-Kiriyenko party leaders insist that the president has no right to nominate someone more than once for premier, and so the president would have to nominate someone else, and wait until three separate people had been rejected before dissolving the Duma. This is a serious trial of strength between Yeltsin and the Duma. If Kiriyenko is confirmed after all, his program promises important changes in Russia.
yeltsin kiriyenko moscow russia kremlin duma
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
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
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
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
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
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
President Franklin Roosevelt
The triumphs, later years and death of America's only president to serve more than two terms of office.
president franklin roosevelt • the new deal coalition • the first 100 days • arsenal for democracy • the supreme court
The triumphs, later years and death of America's only president to serve more than two terms of office.
president franklin roosevelt • the new deal coalition • the first 100 days • arsenal for democracy • the supreme court
TALES...BEHIND THE BARS
Editor's special interview with himself on his experiences as a grand juror.
texas culture • texas criminal justice • grand juries • jury
Editor's special interview with himself on his experiences as a grand juror.
texas culture • texas criminal justice • grand juries • jury
The Early Politics of John Adams
John Adams, member of the Federalist party, was a true American patriot, though once in office the politics of his party kept him from a second term.
john adams • early political parties • federlist party • democratic republican party • thomas jefferon
John Adams, member of the Federalist party, was a true American patriot, though once in office the politics of his party kept him from a second term.
john adams • early political parties • federlist party • democratic republican party • thomas jefferon
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
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
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
With impressive multimedia and changing exhibits, the Constitution comes alive!
national constitution center • philadelphia tourism • visit philadelphia • national constitution center philadelphia • philly tourism
Vols Pat Summitt Paid a Million
The Tennessee Women's basketball program made history, when it paid head coach Pat Summitt a million dollars. It's about time.
pat summitt • tennessee university • summitt • vols • tennessee
The Tennessee Women's basketball program made history, when it paid head coach Pat Summitt a million dollars. It's about time.
pat summitt • tennessee university • summitt • vols • tennessee
Baha'i Faculty Receive Prison Term in Iran
Press Release for the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States concerning the imprisonment of 4 Baha'i educators in Iran.
baha'i • national spiritual assembly • press release • baha'i institute of higher education • religious persecution
Press Release for the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States concerning the imprisonment of 4 Baha'i educators in Iran.
baha'i • national spiritual assembly • press release • baha'i institute of higher education • religious persecution
The Real Threat To Terrorism, Part I
How should nations prevent terrorism and the sources of terrorism as a form of expression.
terrorism • kenya • tanzania • israel • bombing
How should nations prevent terrorism and the sources of terrorism as a form of expression.
terrorism • kenya • tanzania • israel • bombing
Former Nepalese Rebels Win Big
Constituent Assembly elections held on April 10th, delivers a big surprise to two largest political parties in the country-Nepali Congress and the Nepal Communist Party.
nepal • nepal elections • nepal constituent assembly polls • maoists • maoists in nepal
Constituent Assembly elections held on April 10th, delivers a big surprise to two largest political parties in the country-Nepali Congress and the Nepal Communist Party.
nepal • nepal elections • nepal constituent assembly polls • maoists • maoists in nepal
How the Dayton Accord Restructured Bosnia
The Dayton Accord outlined how Bosnia would recover from the war and become a functioning nations, but 14 years after it was signed, Bosnia fails to meet expectations.
dayton accord ends bosnian war • republika srpska • bosniac-croat federation • high representative for bosnia • srebrenica massacre kills bosnian men
The Dayton Accord outlined how Bosnia would recover from the war and become a functioning nations, but 14 years after it was signed, Bosnia fails to meet expectations.
dayton accord ends bosnian war • republika srpska • bosniac-croat federation • high representative for bosnia • srebrenica massacre kills bosnian men
National Constituent Assembly
The National Constituent Assembly was established in 1789 and lasted two years, helping to establish the foundations of the French Revolution.
french republic • french revolution • king louis xvi • tennis court oath • estates-general
The National Constituent Assembly was established in 1789 and lasted two years, helping to establish the foundations of the French Revolution.
french republic • french revolution • king louis xvi • tennis court oath • estates-general
Nepali Laborers in Saudi Arabia
Nepali laborers in Saudi Arabia face dismal working conditions and ill treatment by employers. Migrant laborers in the Kingdom are often treated less than equal.
saudi arabia • nepali laborers in saudi arabia • migrant workers in saudi arabia • human rights in saudi arabia • women's rights in saudi arabia
Nepali laborers in Saudi Arabia face dismal working conditions and ill treatment by employers. Migrant laborers in the Kingdom are often treated less than equal.
saudi arabia • nepali laborers in saudi arabia • migrant workers in saudi arabia • human rights in saudi arabia • women's rights in saudi arabia
Origins, Causes of the English Civil War
King Charles I grew up in a very religious home. His father, King James, had conservative ideas about the divine right of Kings. Charles I called it his "Personal Rule".
english civil war • personal rule • religious causes • economic causes • political causes
King Charles I grew up in a very religious home. His father, King James, had conservative ideas about the divine right of Kings. Charles I called it his "Personal Rule".
english civil war • personal rule • religious causes • economic causes • political causes
Parental Consent and Notification
In the United States, most states will not allow minors to obtain abortions without parental consent or notification. Here's a discussion of parental involvement law.
parental notification • parental consent • abortion law • minors and abortion • roe vs. wade
In the United States, most states will not allow minors to obtain abortions without parental consent or notification. Here's a discussion of parental involvement law.
parental notification • parental consent • abortion law • minors and abortion • roe vs. wade
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