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Government
Questions and information about the structure and history of legislative systems and ruling empires of countries other than the United States
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What document set up the pilgrims' government for the plymouths colony's first 70 years?
the American democracy
What concerns did the nation's leaders have as they began to design a new government?
- the transitions from colonies to states
- 18th century views about democracy
- the relationship between the states and the national government
Does a government have to be fair to be effective why or why not?
no
a government doesnt need to be fair to still be effective
our government is effective(generally) and its not always fair cause sometimes people donte get fair trials
hope this helps
Was the US the first non-monarchical government?
I hope this helps:
No. Although I cannot say that they are the first two non-monarchical governments (and one depends on your point of view), Israel and Rome developed some of the earliest 'Republics' in the world.
Israel's eldest 11 sons sold the youngest (and most favored of their father) Joseph to slavers who brought him to Egypt where he had many adventures and made a great name for himself. When famine struck, Israel's family moved to Egypt which still had food because of Joseph. They prospered for many generations because of the patronage of Joseph.
Then a pharaoh came to power who did not know Joseph (paraphrased) and he persecuted the Jews horribly. They were freed by Moses and left, but Moses did not become King. The only King the Jews claimed was God. Most governance at this time was prophecy of God, and orders from the assembly of the people and elders. In many ways the Jews were a Republic.
The Romans were a different matter. They were united by their first (and legendary) King Romulus. He established the Senate and the Patrician class (all of whom were descended from the original Senators). During interregnums (between kings) the Senate would convene to choose a new King.
Unlike most modern monarchies, the Roman Kings were not hereditary. So, the Senate chose several until finally the Senate and people of Rome became disenchanted with the idea of kings (due to the corruption of the last one) and drove him and monarchy from the city. Thus the Roman Republic was born. Note: the later Roman Emperors did everything in their power to avoid the stigma of monarchy even though that is what they were.
The Senate ruled from then until the Caesars stole power from them.
That's not the whole story, and may be inaccurate in some ways, but you should do more research if it's important to you.
What agencies make up the department of state in the United States?
I don't know all of if these are all of the agencies that make up the Department of State, but some are:
1. Foreign Service
2. Civil Service
3. U.S. Agency for International Development
There has to be more than this though.... I'd do some research just to be sure. :D
What court can you sue in if the government has not paid a bill for goods and services?
U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
What is a bureaucrat who discloses government misconduct or abuse of authority called?
A Whistleblower
Sequoua when he invented writing and alphabets it enabled the indians to take records and set laws more than just verbally.
What kind of representative government did the Iroquois have?
Varies from State to State and Province/Territory to Province/Territory....heading up North, Aboriginals did not partake of government. They have their own system of government called the Council of First Nations, and they still decide by tribal meetings.
Should the Government manage the economy?
No it should not. there is no way that a government could get control over the complexity's that make any economy work. that does not mean however that some economic factors should not be overseen by the government to make sure that they are legal under the law of the land.
What are the 5 documents that formed the us government?
The five documents are :
The Declaration Of Independence
The Article Of Confederation
The US Constitution
The Bill of Rights
and the
Why does a government employee institute and pursue criminal actions?
1. A crime is an offense that tends to injure society as a whole, therefore government employees are put in place to protect, serve, and seek justice.
What is the senate check on a filibuster?
Senate either drops the bill or change it in some manner acceptable to the minority .
What government was formed by The US Constitution?
The answer is dependent on which constitution.
In the United States of America the constitution establishes a Representative democracy.
What happens every 2 years to the senate?
Your mom happens every two years.
U.S. Senators are elected to serve terms of 6 years and terms are staggered so that about 1/3 of the Senate seats are up for election every two years.
Why couldn't Congress enforce to a peace treaty?
Congress has the power to enforce peace treaties. The only one Congress did not enforce was the "Treaty of Versailles" that ended World War I (1919). The Senate did not want to ratify this treaty because they wanted the United States to continue down the path of isolation (not getting involved in foreign disputes) and did not want to participate in the newly formed "League of Nations."
Which states have the least representatives in Congress?
In the 112th Congress, seven states and the District of Columbia each have only one member in the House of Representatives; Rhode Island, which is the smallest state in land mass has two Representatives due to population growth. Every state has two Senators (except the District of Columbia, which isn't a state), regardless of size or population.
- Alaska..................1 Rep; 2 Senators......3 (total)
- Delaware..............1 Rep; 2 Senators......3 (total)
- Montana...............1 Rep; 2 Senators......3 (total)
- North Dakota........1 Rep; 2 Senators......3 (total)
- South Dakota........1 Rep; 2 Senators......3 (total)
- Vermont...............1 Rep; 2 Senators......3 (total)
- Wyoming..............1 Rep; 2 Senators......3 (total)
The District of Columbia has one non-voting (except on committees) delegate in the House of Representatives and no Senators. They are, however, entitled to three electoral votes.
