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What does the Iraq War have to do with the Constitution?
The Iraq War has nothing to do with the United States Constitution. The war was not declared in defense of the Constitution, to help the Constitution, or to promote any vision of the Constitution. However, there is a debate as to whether the Iraq War is a legal War by the American Definition because there was no formal Declaration of War by Congress, which is required by the Constitution and subsequent Laws of the United States.
What was the ratification process of the Iraq constitution?
The ratification process of the Iraq constitution took place in 2005, following the approval of the draft by the National Assembly. A referendum was held on October 15, 2005, where the constitution was approved by a majority of voters, with around 78% in favor. However, it faced opposition, particularly from Sunni Arab groups, leading to a requirement that any province could reject the constitution if two-thirds of voters opposed it. Ultimately, the constitution was adopted, marking a significant step in Iraq's political transition after the 2003 invasion.
Can you become as president in Iraq you are Americans citizen but you are original from Iraq?
according to the Iraqi constitution the president and the prime minister must carry only the Iraqi nationality.
Is Iraq a monarchy?
No, Iraq is not a monarchy. It is a federal parliamentary republic. The country has a President and a Prime Minister who are elected, rather than a royal family ruling the nation. Iraq's government structure is defined by its constitution, which was adopted in 2005.
Is Iraq a congress declared war?
The official transcript of the Constitution of the United States of America may be found here at the link below. Article 1, Section 8, of the Constitution of the United States of American enumerates the powers of the Congress. It clearly states that "The Congress shall have Power...To declare War..." They did not declare war on Iraq as mandated by the Constitution. They passed a joint resolution authorizing the President to attack Iraq which is not the same as a Congressional Declaration of War.
How long did Colin Powell give the Iraqi leaders to produce a new constitution for Iraq?
6 Months
When did Jalal Talabani become President of Iraq?
Jalal Talabani He assumed office on 2005 April 7 as the first elected president of Iraq under the country's new constitution, created after Saddam Hussein was deposed. He is also the first non-Arab president of Iraq, since he is a Kurd in accordance with the New Iraqi Constitution. After the election on 2010 March 7, Talabani remained president.
Do republicans support the war in Iraq?
Yes, the second ammendment in the Constitution simply states that we should have "a well regulated militia"
How are laws made in Iraq?
The government of Iraq is currently organized under a constitution ratified in 2005. Legislative authority is vested in 2 bodies - the Council of Representatives and the Council of Union. The Council of Representatives consists of 275 members, elected for four year terms. They pass all federal laws in Iraq, and elect the President of Iraq, who then selects a Prime Minister from the majority coalition of the Council. The Council of Union has not yet been elected, and will be elected by regional elections. Its exact responsibilities are not laid out in the Iraqi Constitution, and will be determined by the Council of Representatives.
Why Iraq even after a war is not a democracy?
The Constitution of Iraq, which was adopted by the people of Iraq in 2005, establishes a federal parliamentary republic. One of the primary--perhaps the primary--goals of the constitution was to protect minority rights, as Iraq is composed of diverse factions. Direct democracy is not compatible with that objective. As Benjamin Franklin famously said, "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch". The parliamentary republic system was chosen so that representatives would be obliged to build coalitions around consensus, rather than simply imposing the will of the largest faction.
Why did the Iraqi governing council have difficulties developing an interim constitution?
The Iraqi governing council faced various challenges in developing an interim constitution. First, there were disagreements among the different ethnic and religious groups in Iraq, particularly regarding the role of Islam in the constitution. Additionally, the council had limited time and resources to draft a comprehensive and inclusive constitution that could satisfy the diverse Iraqi population. Moreover, external factors such as the ongoing insurgency and the influence of foreign powers also complicated the process of developing an interim constitution.
A person who writes to the President to stop the war in Iraq is exercising his freedom of?
A person who writes to the President to stop the war in Iraq is exercising his freedom of speech. Core political freedom of speech is the most important of the freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution.
