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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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Is FedEx a government entity?

No, Federal Express was so-named due to the patriotic meaning associated with the word "Federal," which suggested an interest in nationwide economic activity. At that time, founder Frederick Smith hoped to obtain a contract with the Federal Reserve Bank and, although the proposal was denied, he believed the name was a particularly good one for attracting public attention and maintaining name recognition.

See the links below for more about FedEx Corporation.

What are the different tpes of government?

they are domecracy republic monarchy and dictatorshp

How much does the Mexican president make?

The Mexican president earns some 150,000 Mexican pesos a month. This equates to some 12,000 US dollars a month, or 144,000 dollars a year.

What branch of government can overide a veto?

No. The President's veto power is part of the law-making process. Only the Legislative Branch (Congress) can override his (or her) veto with a two-thirds majority vote of each the House of Representatives and the Senate.

This formula does not apply to a "pocket veto." A pocket veto can be executed at or near the end of a session of Congress, if a bill is presented for signing with fewer than ten days left before recess. If the President chooses to ignore the bill, it is automatically vetoed. The only remedy for a pocket veto is reintroducing the bill in the next session of Congress.

Who must be represented for an efficiently operated government?

All the people must be represented for a government to be operated efficiently.

What is the land owned by the government that is not yet a state called?

I don't know what the land itself is called, but the government does own Puerto Rico, but it is not a state. A few years back there was an argument on whether it should be or not. I hope that helped.

Why does the government regulate utility companies?

Government regulates business for several reasons. First is public safety and welfare. Many industries are regularly reviewed and overseen because their activities, if they go awry, can have significantly harmful effects to human health, financial well-being, or community structure.

The second reason is protection of industry. Many regulations are in place to protect those who have developed their business correctly; licensing, permits, and inspections by the government weed out undesirables or criminal activities that undercut honest industries.

The third reason is revenue generation. Many programs require certification or licensing that businesses must pay for in order to operate. The funds collected go to pay for the government programs that perform the oversight of the particular industry. However, in many cases, some portion of revenue is also sidetracked to general government purposes and is, effectively, a tax.

What is a federal parliamentary democracy and a Commonwealth realm?

A constitutional Monarchy allows a monarch to act as a nonpolitical head of state in accordance with a constitution. A Parliamentary Democracy on the other hand, is when the chief executive branch gets its authority from is held accountable to the governing body of a parliament.

How often do elections for the state legislature take place?

must be one of THE most asked questions,do you not do ANY research....every 2 years

What are some ways in which citizens can express dissatisfaction with the policies of government?

Voting is a primary way, but protests can be done, letters to the editor, visits to representatives offices, Facebook or tweets about political policy and meeting with others to change the system.

Counties use a commission form of government?

Yes, the commission form of government is still used in most counties.

What are the two ways the senate limits the presidents power?

Many top governmental positions (like Cabinet members and Supreme Court justices) are appointed by the President. However, the Senate must approve these nominations by a 2/3 majority vote.

A president may write and enter the USA into a treaty with other nations, but the treaty isn't effective until the Senate approves it with a 2/3 majority vote.

If a president is impeached (indicted) by the House of Representatives, the Senate will try the court case (basically acting as a jury). A 2/3 majority vote is required to remove the president from office.

Can a federal government employee be sued?

Yes, absolutely. Anyone can be sued. Even God has been sued. In September 2007, Nebraska State Senator, Ernie Chambers sought a permanent injunction against the Almighty, claiming that God has made terrorist threats against the senator and his constituents, inspired fear and caused "widespread death, destruction and terrorization of millions upon millions of the Earth's inhabitants."

The Omaha senator, who skips morning prayers during the legislative session and often criticizes Christians, also says God has caused "fearsome floods ... horrendous hurricanes, terrifying tornadoes."

How did the eighteenth amendment and the volstead act change the federal governments role?

The 18th Amendment and the Volstead Act was the only time the Federal Government prohibited the alcohol instead of the states. The federal government exercised its power in a way it had not ever before.

A king or queen leads this types of government?

Their are several types of monarchies, but the most famous are Constitutional, Hereditary, and Absolute

Why is the president's cabinet important?

The members of the President's cabinet each serve as the head of one of the major departments of the federal government. All of these departments spend vast amounts of money and most of them perform services that many people depend on. Therefore, it is important for the good of the country that each department be managed efficiency and effectively . Moreover, since these cabinet officers are hand-picked by the president, any dishonesty or malfeasance on their part reflects badly on the President's judgment and management skills.

What are the economic functions of government?

Providing legal structure, maintain competition, redistributing income, reallocating resources, and promoting stability