Articles related to "Federalism"
Elections in Scotland: United Kingdom at Devolution
After almost 300 years Scotland has elected a new Parliament. With the regional elections in Scotland and Wales the United Kingdom has made an important step towards devolution of political power. In both regions voters preferred the Labour Party for its reforms in favor of regional resurrection. Nationalist parties arrived second in both assemblies, while the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats found themselves third and fourth. After its victory in Great Britain´s general elections in 1997, Tony Blair's governing Labour Party had accelerated reforms by two referendums for regional autonomy for both Scotland and Wales. The popular decisions in favor of the reform and now the elections of regional assemblies represent only a first step in a wider reform process that is going to change institutions in the UK.
scotland • wales • england • united kingdom • elections
After almost 300 years Scotland has elected a new Parliament. With the regional elections in Scotland and Wales the United Kingdom has made an important step towards devolution of political power. In both regions voters preferred the Labour Party for its reforms in favor of regional resurrection. Nationalist parties arrived second in both assemblies, while the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats found themselves third and fourth. After its victory in Great Britain´s general elections in 1997, Tony Blair's governing Labour Party had accelerated reforms by two referendums for regional autonomy for both Scotland and Wales. The popular decisions in favor of the reform and now the elections of regional assemblies represent only a first step in a wider reform process that is going to change institutions in the UK.
scotland • wales • england • united kingdom • elections
Elections: Part III, Le Bloc Québecois
We continue our election watch with the Bloc Quebecois.
canada • election • federal • quebec • québec
We continue our election watch with the Bloc Quebecois.
canada • election • federal • quebec • québec
Rural Intergovernmental Relations
Understanding the relationships that exist between political subdivisions and nongovernmental organizations can greatly improve rural program management and success.
rural intergovernmental relations • rural development • igr • federalism • project planning
Understanding the relationships that exist between political subdivisions and nongovernmental organizations can greatly improve rural program management and success.
rural intergovernmental relations • rural development • igr • federalism • project planning
Lincoln and the South Before Inauguration Day
While both North and South prepared for conflict after the 1860 election, Abraham Lincoln sought only to reassure that the South could remain safely in the Union.
lincoln and secession • lincoln and slavery • northern reaction to secession • lincoln on preserving the union • lincoln's views on federalism
While both North and South prepared for conflict after the 1860 election, Abraham Lincoln sought only to reassure that the South could remain safely in the Union.
lincoln and secession • lincoln and slavery • northern reaction to secession • lincoln on preserving the union • lincoln's views on federalism
Failure of Arab League
The most obvious regional organziation, spanning the entire Middle East and incorporating all the Arab states,is the Arab League.
arab league • rational choice theory • neo-functionalism • international relations • functionalism
The most obvious regional organziation, spanning the entire Middle East and incorporating all the Arab states,is the Arab League.
arab league • rational choice theory • neo-functionalism • international relations • functionalism
The Market Revolution -- Jacksonian America
In The Market Revolution, Sellers uses a wealth of information to argue that the capitalist revolution in America affected every corner of the burgeoning nation.
market revolution • andrew jackson • jacksonian • american history • federal bank
In The Market Revolution, Sellers uses a wealth of information to argue that the capitalist revolution in America affected every corner of the burgeoning nation.
market revolution • andrew jackson • jacksonian • american history • federal bank
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 Presidency of John Adams
While John Adams is today remembered as having been a great President, his status was once mired by his association with the controversial policies of other Federalists.
president john adams • federalism • democratic repubicans • jeffrsonian republicans • thomas jefferson
While John Adams is today remembered as having been a great President, his status was once mired by his association with the controversial policies of other Federalists.
president john adams • federalism • democratic repubicans • jeffrsonian republicans • thomas jefferson
The European Union and International Agreements
International Agreements are part of the EU Foreign Policy. They illustrate a very complex structure of power and the unique nature of the European Union.
european union's foreign policy • pillar structure of the european union • ratification of the lisbon treaty • federalism and subsidiarity in the european union • international agreements and the european union
International Agreements are part of the EU Foreign Policy. They illustrate a very complex structure of power and the unique nature of the European Union.
european union's foreign policy • pillar structure of the european union • ratification of the lisbon treaty • federalism and subsidiarity in the european union • international agreements and the european union
The First-Year Law School Curriculum
Many a first-year law student looks at her schedule and asks, "what the heck is a tort?" This guide explains the subjects that 1Ls will be studying and how to do well.
law school preparation • first year law school curriculum • law school requirements • law school programs • first year law classes
Many a first-year law student looks at her schedule and asks, "what the heck is a tort?" This guide explains the subjects that 1Ls will be studying and how to do well.
law school preparation • first year law school curriculum • law school requirements • law school programs • first year law classes
McCulloch v. Maryland 1819
In 1819 the Supreme Court decided McCulloch v. Maryland, addressing the constitutionality of the national bank and the right of states to tax federal agencies.
mcculloch v maryland • doctrine of national supremacy • john marshall and implied powers • judicial nationalism • can a state tax a federal agency
In 1819 the Supreme Court decided McCulloch v. Maryland, addressing the constitutionality of the national bank and the right of states to tax federal agencies.
mcculloch v maryland • doctrine of national supremacy • john marshall and implied powers • judicial nationalism • can a state tax a federal agency
The New Europe: Larger, Stronger, or Just More Confused?
EU enlargement is a sure thing, but is anybody really prepared to accept it or capable of organizing it?
eu enlargemnt • eu applicant states • european expansion
EU enlargement is a sure thing, but is anybody really prepared to accept it or capable of organizing it?
eu enlargemnt • eu applicant states • european expansion
States Taxes on Interstate E-Commerce
The growth of e-commerce raises questions about the application of state sales taxes on interstate transctions.
e-commerce • internet taxation
The growth of e-commerce raises questions about the application of state sales taxes on interstate transctions.
e-commerce • internet taxation
Combining States to Save Money
North and South Carolina are the best example of how combining two states can save taxpayer dollars, reform political participation, and serve as a national model.
combining states • redefining state borders • saving money by uniting small states • combining north and south carolina • historical basis for state boundaries
North and South Carolina are the best example of how combining two states can save taxpayer dollars, reform political participation, and serve as a national model.
combining states • redefining state borders • saving money by uniting small states • combining north and south carolina • historical basis for state boundaries
Labour’s Great Britain: Remodeling Westminster
The United Kingdom, Europe’s oldest democracy, is going through a serious process of institutional transition. Devolution towards the new regional parliaments in Scotland and Wales is one significant aspect of the changes. The turn of a centuries-old tradition of centralism shows, however, the determination of Tony Blair’s governing Labour Party to reform the very heart of British politics. Many other projects are yet underway, such as a reform of the House of Lords and of the electoral system. Many of the new concepts, such as people’s sovereignty, federalism and proportional rule, have swapped over to Britain from the Continent, especially through the influence exercised by the EU-integration. Many of the reforms planned by Labour are therefore moving the British democracy closer to its counterparts on the Continent. Thus, the world’s first and unique model of parliamentary democracy could soon lose many of its former peculiarities. All together these changes are going to transform almost any aspect of the British political tradition as we knew it, with the risk to jeopardize even the unique stability, pragmatism and efficiency that has always distinguished the Westminster model.
tony • blair • labour • westminster • britain
The United Kingdom, Europe’s oldest democracy, is going through a serious process of institutional transition. Devolution towards the new regional parliaments in Scotland and Wales is one significant aspect of the changes. The turn of a centuries-old tradition of centralism shows, however, the determination of Tony Blair’s governing Labour Party to reform the very heart of British politics. Many other projects are yet underway, such as a reform of the House of Lords and of the electoral system. Many of the new concepts, such as people’s sovereignty, federalism and proportional rule, have swapped over to Britain from the Continent, especially through the influence exercised by the EU-integration. Many of the reforms planned by Labour are therefore moving the British democracy closer to its counterparts on the Continent. Thus, the world’s first and unique model of parliamentary democracy could soon lose many of its former peculiarities. All together these changes are going to transform almost any aspect of the British political tradition as we knew it, with the risk to jeopardize even the unique stability, pragmatism and efficiency that has always distinguished the Westminster model.
tony • blair • labour • westminster • britain
Articles of Confederation and the Constitution
Devised during the Revolutionary War, the weak central government of the Articles of Confederation was unable to cope with the pressing problems of a new nation.
articles of confederation and the constitution • constitution and articles of confederation compare • contrasting the articles of confederation with the • creating a strong central government • shays rebellion and the constitution
Devised during the Revolutionary War, the weak central government of the Articles of Confederation was unable to cope with the pressing problems of a new nation.
articles of confederation and the constitution • constitution and articles of confederation compare • contrasting the articles of confederation with the • creating a strong central government • shays rebellion and the constitution
Opposition to the Bank of the U.S.
In his most recent book, historian Joseph Ellis argues that protecting slavery influenced Jefferson and Madison to oppose Hamilton's federal economic policies.
joseph ellis • american creation • opposition to the bank of the united states • resistance to hamilton's fiscal policies • jefferson and madison's oppososition to the hamilt
In his most recent book, historian Joseph Ellis argues that protecting slavery influenced Jefferson and Madison to oppose Hamilton's federal economic policies.
joseph ellis • american creation • opposition to the bank of the united states • resistance to hamilton's fiscal policies • jefferson and madison's oppososition to the hamilt
Review of Liberty and Tyranny by Mark Levin
Mark Levin issues a manifesto for conservative apologists to challenge modern liberalism.
review of liberty and tyranny • liberty and tyranny • a conservative manifesto • mark levin • statist
Mark Levin issues a manifesto for conservative apologists to challenge modern liberalism.
review of liberty and tyranny • liberty and tyranny • a conservative manifesto • mark levin • statist
Samuel Morse (1791 – 1872)
Samuel Finley Breese Morse is best known for his creation of the single wire telegraph system and the Morse Code, but he was also a gifted painter.
samuel morse • samuel morse american painter • samuel morse and inventor • single wire telegraph • morse code
Samuel Finley Breese Morse is best known for his creation of the single wire telegraph system and the Morse Code, but he was also a gifted painter.
samuel morse • samuel morse american painter • samuel morse and inventor • single wire telegraph • morse code
The Life of James Madison
Born in 1751, James Madison, the fourth President of the United States was brought up in Orange County, Virginia.
the life of james madison • james madison and the american constitution • federalist essays • henry clay • john c calhoun
Born in 1751, James Madison, the fourth President of the United States was brought up in Orange County, Virginia.
the life of james madison • james madison and the american constitution • federalist essays • henry clay • john c calhoun
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 Ultimate List of Canadian Lit Books 26-50
A countdown of the Most Important Books in Canadian Literature, from 1948-1968, as reported by the Literary Review of Canada
best canadian books • canadian literature • best canadian literature • top 100 canadian books • top 50 canadian books
A countdown of the Most Important Books in Canadian Literature, from 1948-1968, as reported by the Literary Review of Canada
best canadian books • canadian literature • best canadian literature • top 100 canadian books • top 50 canadian books
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton
While they historically appeared as ideological opposites, both Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton contributed to the early political identity of America.
thomas jefferson • alexander hamilton • hamilton’s assumption plan • federalist party • anti-federalists/republican party
While they historically appeared as ideological opposites, both Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton contributed to the early political identity of America.
thomas jefferson • alexander hamilton • hamilton’s assumption plan • federalist party • anti-federalists/republican party
Iraqi Constitution Approved
Iraqi constitution poses threat to others in the Middle East and hope to Iraqis.
iraq • iran • constitution • threat • terrorism
Iraqi constitution poses threat to others in the Middle East and hope to Iraqis.
iraq • iran • constitution • threat • terrorism
July Celebrations
The Declaration of Independance on July 4th remains the celebrated date for the United States of America. For the French, Bastille Day on July 14th marks the end of the French monarchy and the beginning of the Republic.
france • french revolution • french monarchy • bastille day • americans in france
The Declaration of Independance on July 4th remains the celebrated date for the United States of America. For the French, Bastille Day on July 14th marks the end of the French monarchy and the beginning of the Republic.
france • french revolution • french monarchy • bastille day • americans in france
Mending Mistakes by the High Court
Congress moves to correct the US Supreme Court mistake in Kelo v. New London
kelo v. new london • us supreme court
Congress moves to correct the US Supreme Court mistake in Kelo v. New London
kelo v. new london • us supreme court
Rt. Hon. Jean Chrétien steps down as PM
Jean Chrétien announced the end of an era.
canada • prime minister • jean chrétien • paul martin • leadership
Jean Chrétien announced the end of an era.
canada • prime minister • jean chrétien • paul martin • leadership
The Deep Impact of Barry Goldwater
Remembering Barry Goldwater who just died.
barry goldwater • conservative • presidential candidate • views • policies
Remembering Barry Goldwater who just died.
barry goldwater • conservative • presidential candidate • views • policies
Spell Check and Writing Tasks in High School
Technology is sometimes blamed for declining spelling proficiency of high school students. However, spell check and related tools may help students.
spell-check • word processor • texting • itap • dictionary
Technology is sometimes blamed for declining spelling proficiency of high school students. However, spell check and related tools may help students.
spell-check • word processor • texting • itap • dictionary
Thomas Paine's Common Sense
Common Sense argued the absurdity of monarchy and the natural response of separation from Britain as well as outlining a representative form of government.
thomas paine's common sense • impact of common sense • the purpose of government • common sense and civil war • common sense called for separation
Common Sense argued the absurdity of monarchy and the natural response of separation from Britain as well as outlining a representative form of government.
thomas paine's common sense • impact of common sense • the purpose of government • common sense and civil war • common sense called for separation
A Lack of Ideology: Local Tokyo elections
municipal elections • city council • liberal democratic party • ldp • japan communist party
municipal elections • city council • liberal democratic party • ldp • japan communist party
Christian Crusade for Catatonia
Joseph Newhard tells us how the "Schiavo" case illustrates the hypocrisy and the amoral nature of Christians.
Joseph Newhard tells us how the "Schiavo" case illustrates the hypocrisy and the amoral nature of Christians.
Disciminating Against Religioius Instruction
The case of Locke v. Davey will test whether the state is required to maintain neutrality with respect to religion.
blaine amendment • locke v. davey
The case of Locke v. Davey will test whether the state is required to maintain neutrality with respect to religion.
blaine amendment • locke v. davey
Pierre Elliott Trudeau, 1919-2000
Pierre Elliott Trudeau among the most significant Canadians has died last week.
canada • trudeau • canadian • politics • liberal
Pierre Elliott Trudeau among the most significant Canadians has died last week.
canada • trudeau • canadian • politics • liberal
2004 - the political year that was
A look back at the top political stories and issues in Canada for 2004.
politics • prime minister • paul martin • helicopter • svend robinson
A look back at the top political stories and issues in Canada for 2004.
politics • prime minister • paul martin • helicopter • svend robinson
Russia's Search for Liberty: Part V. From Purges to Perestroika
The Soviet empire finds itself in unimaginable economic disaster. Unable to discern a socialist solution, the empire unravels, but the resulting half measures cause the troubles to persist.
russian economy • post-soviet reforms • current affairs in russia • soviet collapse
The Soviet empire finds itself in unimaginable economic disaster. Unable to discern a socialist solution, the empire unravels, but the resulting half measures cause the troubles to persist.
russian economy • post-soviet reforms • current affairs in russia • soviet collapse
Terri Schiavo: What Might the Founders Say?
A Brief Look at the Founders' Perspective on the Issues Gripping the Nation Today
terri • shiavo • founding • fathers • rush
A Brief Look at the Founders' Perspective on the Issues Gripping the Nation Today
terri • shiavo • founding • fathers • rush
Tienduizend rivieren vloeien naar de zee: Belgium
Tough realities grapple with enlightened principles.
belgium • belgian • flemish • walloon • wallon
Tough realities grapple with enlightened principles.
belgium • belgian • flemish • walloon • wallon
Federalists and Republican-Democrats Compared
In the early years of the Republic, factionalism over Constitutional interpretation divided Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson resulting in the birth of parties.
comparing federalists and republicans • comparing hamilton and jefferson • loose construction and strict construction • jefferson's vision for america • the necessary and proper clause
In the early years of the Republic, factionalism over Constitutional interpretation divided Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson resulting in the birth of parties.
comparing federalists and republicans • comparing hamilton and jefferson • loose construction and strict construction • jefferson's vision for america • the necessary and proper clause
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
Italian Government: Another One Bites the Dust
With the resignation of Massimo D'Alema the Italian Republic has used up its 57th government since 1945. Used up is even the prime minister whose nine-party coalition has been quarrelling without a pause for over a year. Now D’Alema has stepped down after the negative results of his center-left coalition in regional elections. The opposition "Freedom-Pool" led by media-tycoon Silvio Berlusconi won in eight of fifteen regions. Berlusconi´s alliance with his former rival Umberto Bossi of the Northern League has worked particularly well in the productive north asking for devolution. A week after D'Alema's resignation the center-left coalition agreed on the previous treasury minister Giuliano Amato to lead the new government. Due to massive party interference the new prime minister, a Socialist, has presented only a poor cabinet and program. Clinging to power, the party leaders of the center-left coalition don’t seem to have the slightest clue on how to prepare for the general elections early next year.
d’alema • giuliano • amato • italy • rome
With the resignation of Massimo D'Alema the Italian Republic has used up its 57th government since 1945. Used up is even the prime minister whose nine-party coalition has been quarrelling without a pause for over a year. Now D’Alema has stepped down after the negative results of his center-left coalition in regional elections. The opposition "Freedom-Pool" led by media-tycoon Silvio Berlusconi won in eight of fifteen regions. Berlusconi´s alliance with his former rival Umberto Bossi of the Northern League has worked particularly well in the productive north asking for devolution. A week after D'Alema's resignation the center-left coalition agreed on the previous treasury minister Giuliano Amato to lead the new government. Due to massive party interference the new prime minister, a Socialist, has presented only a poor cabinet and program. Clinging to power, the party leaders of the center-left coalition don’t seem to have the slightest clue on how to prepare for the general elections early next year.
d’alema • giuliano • amato • italy • rome
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