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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
7,944 Questions
When did Canada get responsible government?
Some would say that they still haven't, but they became independent of the crown in April, 1842.
Which committees are the permanent committees used in Congress?
Standing committees are permanent committees in Congress. They have set agendas and make decisions about things that need constant attention.
What is the branch of the English Parliament composed of the clergy and selected nobles?
There is no English Parliament. There has not been an English Parliament since 1st May 1707.
Answer. you are probably referring to the House of Lords which is a non elected chamber. It is not English but part of the Goverment of the United Kingdom which includes England Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland. The Queen and Parliament can elect "the Great and The Good" to the House of Lords. There are also a small number of Heritary "Lords" but this is gradually being faded away.
What are the four major public assistance programs of the federal government?
- Public Education
- Housing/Urban Renewal
- Transportation
- Food
Which best explains why the money supply is decreased when the government issues bonds?
The purchase of bonds reduces the bond buyers' bank accounts.
A. Which nations are sovereign
C. Boundaries between governments and their territories
Agreements that the president enters into that do not require the consent of the Senate are called executive agreements.
The british government established the proclamation line of 1763 mainly to?
Avoid conflicts between American colonists and Native American Indians
the reason was because they wanted to make a profit by selling the land west of the appalachian mountains
Why did the british government want to halt western movement?
privide many adventage to the british,it allowed the british government not the colonist to control westward movement.it contunued but this are the most important parts
What level of government should you depend on for sanitation in the neighborhoods?
Local town and city departments manage sanitation much better than a higher level of government can. The local government is closer to the sanitation problems and is more answerable to the local population then a higher level would be.
Does authoritarian governments allow individuals freedom of judgment?
Authoritarian governments do not* allow individuals freedom of judgment.[:
How are coalition governments formed?
If the winning party in an election fails to win a majority of the seats in parliament then they may ask another party to form a coalition with them in order to make it easier to pass laws though parliament. Currently in the Uk there is a coalition between the Conservative party and the Liberal Democratic Party , The Leader of the Conservatives , David Cameron is Prime Minister , the leader of the Lib Dems Nick Clegg, Is deputy PM although the title of deputy Pm holds no constitutional value in the UK.
What is the role of the Judicial Branch in the US government regarding the separation of powers?
The Judicial Branch makes sure that the laws made by the other branches are not unconstitutional.
What are businesses set up by the government to provide public services?
government-owned corporations
Who is chief minister of Sindh Pakistan?
The current Chief Minister of Sindh is Syed Qaim Ali Shah. He took his charge in 2008 and he tenure would end in 2013. Syed Qaim Ali Shah has served as Chief Minister SIndh before in 1988.
SDS, (Students for a democratic society) was founded in the 60's developed by Tom Hayden and Al Haber and charged that corporations and large government institutions had taken over America.
What do Americans believe about government?
American citizens view the government as "in the way", also known as interventionist. The American people seek to have minimum government presence and intervention, and holds it accountable for any misgivings or shortcomings.
What are three ways government can pay for war?
1. GOVERNMENTAL CONTROL OF THE ECONOMY
-fixed prices
-control of private industries(recreation to combat)
-labor union control(no strikes)
2.WAR BOARD
-steel productions controlled(corsets)
-victory gardens(food to troops)
-meatless meals
-lightless nights
-gasless sunday
-raise taxes
3.PATRIOTISM
-liberty bonds
What is the Main goal of ethics for government acquisition professionals?
Make sure that everything is being done fairly. They will want to ensure that the transition is smooth and that no one is left behind.
What were Aristotle's three forms of government?
Aristotle actually delineated SIX forms : there are three pairs of congruent governments :
- A state with only one ruler is either a monarchy or a tyranny
- A state with several rulers is either an aristocracy or an oligarchy
- A state in which mob rule or a democracy.
A "polity" was used by Aristotle to describe a democracy kept from excesses by the influence of the wealthy. In this regard, it is similar to the modern democracies that have a titular ruler. Aristotle also stated that all governments are inherently unstable and tend to "cycle" through the various forms.
A Clarification
Aristotle's 3 classifications of government are
- Monarchy (rule by one), (President)
- Aristocracy (power of the best people/rich, Senate)
- Democracy (people power/mob rule, House of Representative)
He said that Monarchy tended to degrade to Tyranny, Aristocracy to Oligarchy (rule of the few) and Democracy to Ochlocracy (mob power).
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What are some contributions that farmers can make to the government of The Bahamas?
Food,Money,Jobs,Less Dependent on tourism and self sufficiency.
What form of government best describes the term republic?
a government in which the citizens elect their leaders
What was the general attitude of foreign nations toward the new government of the us?
Many nations do not agree with our form of government, let alone anyone else. Other country's opinions do not effect us.
