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Why did the US government entice people to move West in the 1800's?

The early pioneers first moved from East America towards Oregon and California in the West because they were in search of gold.

Lists of African countries their capitals and presidents?

For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click under the related links section (Wikipedia) indicated directly below this answer section.

What is a democratic government?

A government which is made by people is called democratic government.
A government that is selected, implemented, and constrained by the people.

Is South Africa the only country to have more than two capitals?

Because it was created when three countries merged together. Cape Town was the capital of the Cape Colony, Pretoria was the capital of the Transvaal Colony and Bloemfontein was the capital of the Orange Free State.

What kind of government does the Netherlands have?

The current government is a collaboration between The Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet), The Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) and Centre Party (Senterpartiet). It is a socialdemomocratic government.

Norway is a contitutional monarchy, meaning we have a king, but he has only symbolic power.

What province in Canada has a provincial government?

The provincial government (as per the Constitution Act, 1867) is comprised of the Lieutenant Governor of each province, acting on the advice of the Executive Council (made up of the provincial premier and ministers). The Lieutenant Governor is appointed by the Governor General of Canada on the advice of the prime minister, and the Executive Council is made up of persons appointed by the respective Lieutenant Governor. The Lieutenant Governor, acting on the advice of these ministers, is referred to as the Lieutenant Governor-in-Council and is the primary instrument of government of a province.

It is expected that all members of the Executive Council are also members of the Legislative Assembly. The Lieutenant Governor appoints a premier who is best able to command the support of a majority of members of the Legislative Assembly. When there is no clear majority, and the previous premier has resigned or has been dismissed, the Lieutenant Governor has a greater degree of discretion on who may become the head of Government.

Does Canada have a monarchy government?

Canada is a constitutional monarchy with Parliamentary democracy. The monarch, currently Queen Elizabeth II (Queen of Canada), is head of state and King/Queen of Canada. The Governor General represents the Queen and carries out day-to-day work of the Sovereign (monarch). Parliament is made of a Queen, Senate and Commons. Senate - appointed, Commons - elected. The leader of the party with most seats in the Parliament is appointed Prime Minister and is invited to form Her Majesty's Government is Canada, which carries out most of the work.

How many members in the House of Commons are from Manitoba?

There are 14 seats for Manitoba members of the House of Commons. Upon the resignation of Ms. Judy Wasylicia-Leis (of the New Democratic Party of Canada), one seat is vacant for which a by-election has not been held. As such, there are 13 members representing Manitoba in the House of Commons.

Famous leader of India?

The ruling party in India being Indian National Congress and its leader Mrs.Sonia Gandhi acts in close contact with the Central Ministry,advising the steps to be taken for development, to counter the opposition attacks at parliament,to chalk out strategy for regional and national election, to appease the allies for safeguarding the ministry from downfall, above all to act as liaise between ministry and party.

What is Suriname's official name?

Republiek Suriname is the official name in Dutch for the Republic of Suriname. There also is a local language equivalent. It's 'Ripoliku Sranan', in Sranan Tongo.

The French legislative body was known as the?

the estates-general was a french version of parliament in 1400s and was rarely called on for advice at one time king Henry of bourbon, or Henry iv of France, never even called upon them during his reign.

What type of government does Kenya have?

Kenya's constitution states that Kenya is sovereign republic. At independence the government was modeled around the U.S Presidency and British Legislature but later, other amendments were introduced to the structure and nature of the government.

What is a party in government?

A party in government consists of all of the elected and appointed officials who identify with a party.

What is the upper house of the legislature for Canada?

The upper house of the Canadian parliament is the Senate, whose members are appointed.

The lower house is the House of Commons, whose members are elected.

What is title of provincial leader?

The title of Provincial leaders in Canada is 'Premier'

What countries are or have been ruled by anarchy?

Anarchy is chaos and no country is ruled by chaos. It's an oxymoron.

More generally, however, nations have fallen into states of anarchy - ex. Somalia in the past decade, Libya when the government broke down.

Is prime minister - elected or appointed or selected or nominated?

The Prime Minister of Canada is appointed by the Governor General of Canada as the person who, in his or her assessment, can command the confidence of the House of Commons. This is usually the leader of the political party with the greatest representation in the House of Commons, though this is not a requirement.

Why is the Canadian government particularly concerned about negotiating clean air agreements with the US?

Because they care about people and their envirment and by asking us to negotiate, they're just showing us that they want to help us to keep the air clean. Since they can't keep our air clean for us over here their trying to negotiate. We do share a border with them. Our government is probably going to make this a big deal and make it seem like it's a bad idea, (like having universial health care) because it's healthy to have clean air and they just want us to be sick so we pay health insurance companies and pharmaceutical companies. Can't everyone see what OUR government is doing?

Was South Africa ruled by monarchy?

It has both, South Africa has a president, Jacob Zuma, who is the leader of the ruling party, the ANC, but South Africa also has a king, namely king Goodwill Zwelithini, who is the king of the Zulus. However, the president is the only one who is involved in governing the country, the king is not.

Are Democrats or republicans smarter?

IQ generally does not have much effect on political affiliation. People generally develop political bias before developing the higher brain functions that would tend to make that more rational. As a result most people pick there political affiliation based on the credibility of someone in their life when then decide to become political. They may choose to be of the same party of someone they respect or oppose someone they do not.

IQ enables a person to better apply reason and gather information at an increased rate. It does not enable a person to solve problems where his emotions over-ride the answer.

The media are the watchdogs of society?

They can be. Or the lap dogs. It is up to you to be watchful and know how to tell the difference. But the media isn't alone. The Courts can also serve in this role depending on the law and those of us citizens brave and monied enough to use them.

What is the name of leader of the opposition party in Ontario Canada?

The Official Opposition in Canada is the Canadian New Democratic Party led by Thomas Mulcair. Other opposition parties currently include the Liberals, led by Bob Rae, the Bloc Quebecois, led by Vivian Barbot, and the Green Party, led by Elizabeth May.

Thomas Mulcair, Leader of Canada's New Democratic Party, is the Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition in Canada's House of Commons. He became the leader of the NDP on 2012 March 24, and the party's national convention, taking over from interim leader Nycole Turmel.