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The Australian Sex Party, a newly launched Australian political party seems certain to attract attention as the country prepares for the forthcoming general election.

Belize, once referred to as British Honduras, is a parliamentary democracy. The former colony was once the site of several Mayan states before it was conquered.

Guatemala is a constitutional democratic republic. The nation was a prominent Mayan civilization until Spanish forces conquered it and held control for three centuries.

After a popular uprising in 1843, King Otto of Greece was forced to grant a constitution and confront the partisanship of the Greek political parties.

Tearing apart a law-and-order bill supported by the Grits, a few Liberal Senators broke decisively from the party line, further damaging the public view of Ignatieff.

Nobel Laureate Yunus formed a new party amid the political chaos that has enveloped the nation.

The fiscal performance of the US government during the early 1800's can be characterized by the dominating sector of the elected government officials.

The British Government is to introduce new laws on the finance of political parties - a tradition dating back nearly 200 years!

A humourous political party in Germany has been barred from appearing on the ballot in that country's September 2009 election; others happily continue their activities.

The fiscal performance of the US government during the late 1700s can be characterized by the dominating sector of the elected government officials.

One can find party leaders in the party organizations at the federal and state level, Congress, and the White House.

Nicaragua is a constitutional democracy located in Central America. It borders Honduras and Costa Rica and has fifteen departments, or states, and two autonomous regions.

The Labour Party is one of the two main political party in the United Kingdom along with the Conservative Party. Here is a profile of the party.

George Washington was elected president unanimously twice. Those were the last two times for such national unity. The elections of 1796 and 1800 were vastly different.

The introduction of the principle of parliamentary majority, or dedilomeni, by Trikoupis in 1874 was a bid to bring about the modernization of Greek political parties.

Often called "the most powerful person in the world", America's President gains that title based upon a unique form of government - trilateral separation of powers.

The 501(c)(3) Internal Revenue Tax Code sets rules pertaining to a religious group's involvement in political activity.

On January 14, 2009 the Canadian Action Party introduced a new executive electoral process, proving the integrity of their platform and yielding positive early results.

The democratic republic has a population of a little over 7 million people. The Spanish, led by Admiral Andres Nino first landed on Meanguera Island on May 31, 1522.

A Coalition of the Liberal, NDP and Bloc Quebecois parties in Canada force Harper to back down on controversial Economic Statement.

Because a minority parliament is not a common occurence in Canada, Canadians reacted with fear when opposition coalition threatened to end Conservative reign.

Crossover voting, allowed in 19 USA open state primaries and caucuses, has emerged as an insidious legal procedure affecting governmental aspirants and national politics.

Political parties have long used television and media to spread their message. Michael Ignatieff is just one politician to make use of the internet for communication.

The nation is most noted for its continuous battle with drug cartels, fueled by the high demand in the U.S. Despite its problems, Colombia is working towards stability.

The Republicans and Democrats monopolize political power in the United States, and the two-party system no longer serves the interests of the nation.

Another federal election has been called. Vote weary Canadians are considering the meaning of today's elections and new technologies are playing a more important role.

Now that the U.S Presidential elections are complete, there's a theory that's gaining attention. It's called the Presidential Pump.

Four key power players determine and shape the course of public policy in the United States. Each have different demands to the legislation process.

Ongoing pre-election violence in Nepal is raising serious questions over whether the country is equipped to provide adequate security for the polls.

Peru is an area most notable for its ancient Andean civilizations. The Inca's were the most prominent group that were captured and destroyed by the Spanish in 1533.

Any eligible candidate wishing to stand in a British general election must adhere to the official selection procedure.

South Africa is located on the southern tip of the African Continent. Its history is as diverse as its multitude of languages, races of people, and political views.

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.

A third large party has emerged to fight the forthcoming Thai general election. Who are they and what do they stad for?

Recent referenda on the process of selecting representatives in Ontario, P.E.I. and B.C. test visions of democracy, British tradition, and also politics & fair voting.

Party political campaigns savvy about the workings of the brain are more likely to win elections. Voters need to be aware of non-rational influences on their decisions.

From the top of the country charts to the top of state-level politics is where country singer/sometime-actor Tim McGraw may be throwing his cowboy hat.

As Americans become increasingly disenchanted with the "us vs. them" mentality of a two-party political system, many are exploring Libertarianism as an alternative.

Japan's political system will likely experience a change in leadership with the next election. But how much the government will change remains questionable.

Canadians were held in suspense for 2 1/2 years with repeated threats of a federal election. Contrary to his own promise, Prime Minister Harper wants to call one now.

Analyzing the domestic politics and policy constraints of Japan's foreign policy will provide insights into its international priorities over the coming years.

South African Finance Minister, Trevor Manuel's 2009 budget speech receives mixed reactions from economists and political parties.

Putin's party dominates Russia's farcical parliamentary elections.

As a political party the CDU of Germany was established after the end of the Second World War, and was committed to West Germany's reconstruction.

The Civil War had been won by the North, but there was still much to do, as both legal and extra-legal means were used to prevent freed slaves from voting.

George Washington, the military commander and war hero, was a unanimous choice to be the first President of the United States, but where were his political allegiances?

Conventional wisdom says the candidate with the most votes is elected President. American politics disagrees. It is indirect elections via the Electoral College.

Within the space of two years, Hitler transformed the German Workers' Party from a small and ineffective party to a large and powerful political party in Germany.

Canada looks like a secret dictatorship. The country's government was based on Britain's Parliamentary System but has come to resemble a totalitarian system.

Some belligerent Democrats claim they are being attacked when Republicans use the form "Democrat" instead of "Democratic" to describe their party, officials, or policies.