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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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We have government because if we didn't, we would be in a state of nature, which is chaos you might say. We did not have a government because of the lack of knowledge our people had. We had one slight problem though. Who is in charge? We had to decide, fast. So, the best way was to form a government in order to protect us and our rights.
Which group held a belief in a strong central government?
the ancient Chinese did, if that helps at all...
The right of the national government to impose a military draft is this specific power?
Article I section eight of the Constitution grants power to congress to raise and support armies. This includes the power to impose a draft to compel military service under the Selective Draft Law.
What is the difference between unicameral and a biocameral congress?
A unicameral legislature has one body of lawmakers and a bicameral legislature has two bodies of lawmakers. The congress of the United States is bicameral. One body of the legislature is the senate and the other is the house. The legislatures of all the states but one are bicameral. The English Parliament is bicameral. One house is Lords, the other commons.
What system of government where officials who have been elected by citizens run the country?
A representative democracy
Who has been appointed as the new speaker of the house of commons?
As of my last update in October 2023, the new Speaker of the House of Commons is Sir Lindsay Hoyle, who has held the position since November 4, 2019. He succeeded John Bercow and was re-elected in a subsequent vote. Please verify with the latest sources for any updates or changes that may have occurred since then.
In 1950 from Wisconsin began Senate investigations into communist activity in the US?
Answer: Joseph McCarthy
Pace High School ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!! :>)
12/14/09
N a presidential form of government what branch appoints the members of the judicial branch?
Legislative Branch
The National Assembly of People's Power is the legislative body in Cuba. However, the body does not have much power. It is mostly invested in the Central Party Committee.
What type of government is formed when several parties combine forces to obtain a majority?
A coalition government. These are usually necessary in a country where proportional representation is used to elect the legislature and are less common in countries where first past the post is used (ex: UK, USA).
How are members of the House and Senate elected?
They are elected by the people before the president.
What form of government is it when representatives make decisions?
a republic. (republicans)
a rep-public is a representative for the public.
