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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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Why do government workers get good pensions?
Because they do not live in the real world like business people.
What can the government do to prevent monopolies?
The Government should invite other concerns also to have a healthy competitive atmosphere for preventing monopolies.
When governments secretly support terrorism is called?
State-Sponsored Terrorism. Some also say Government-Sponsored Terrorism.
What were the democratic features of the Athenian government?
"All citizens (free, native-born, landowning males) could participate in the assembly, which was the primary body responsible for making laws and policies. Each year, 500 members of the assembly were chosen at random (lottery) to serve on the council, which was responsible for the running the city on a day-to-day basis."
How do you feel about this secret group plotting against the government?
If a top secret group is plotting against the government, how one would feel about it would depend greatly on the type of alternative government the group was proposing. America is the result of a successful revolution.
When a government passes a new law it is exercising its what?
When a government passes a new law it is exercising its legislative role
legislature branch
Having a government is a good or bad idea?
Having an effective government that that develops and upholds laws for the benefit of the comunity it rules is a good idea. You have but to look at countrys where government control is loose or unstable to understand that country's in Western Europe for instance are the safest and most comfortable places to to live.
Which country's president travels in bicycle?
The Netherlands is the country that has several Government ministers commuting daily to their jobs on bike, including the present Prime Minister. It has no President but a king, who can regularly be seen riding a bike, too.
The Netherlands is probably the only country that has 3 million bikes more than it has inhabitants. On average each Dutchman travels 900 km. (600 miles) a year on his/her bike.
Is judicial review a logical power of the supreme court?
Judicial Review should be on the docket each day of session for the US Supreme Court. In fact, it seems logical that bills before Congress, even in the Committee stages should have a former member of the Supreme Court or a lower level number of Constitutionalists retired from lower Federal courts to review them for content contrary to the US Constitution. It would save allot of time and improve the bill under review or in debate.
When do voters choose the people who will responsibility of the government?
For the federal government, the election takes place on the first Tuesday following the first Monday of November in even numbered years. In years divided by four the President and full House plus one-third of the Senate stand for election. In an off year between the presidential election years only the full House and one-third of the Senate are elected.
What branch of government directs most departments of the government?
somebody correct me if I'm wrong (haven't studied since 7th grade) but i think there are three departments of gov in the US, that try to maintain equal power over each other through checks and balances. the executive, judicial, and house of reps?
What is the case of article 6 section 23?
Many US states and several countries have an 'article 6 section 23', and each deals with a different issue. Please specify which state or country constitution you are referring to.
Which document allowed the government to organize militias?
The US Constitution allowed the government to provide for a well-organized militia. The question of what people comprise the militia comes from a 1926 bill from Congress.
Who can nominate officials for office in the government?
who can nominate officials for office in the government
What smaller units of government can counties be divide into?
I am not sure, but I think maybe if your question involves the word county, and the word smaller, I think the next smallest thing besides a county is a city or town. :) I doubt this helped but if it did you're welcome! :D If this did not help, find someone who knows and have them replace or improve this answer:)
Can theocracy coexist in monarchy?
Yes, theocracy could coexist with monarchy if the one on the throne considers himself/herself fulfilling the words of God and that he/she is inspired in all his/her doings and sayings by God.
Is it true that the government is going to require all citizens to purchase a boat in 2014?
NO. I have heard allot of crazy rumors but this has to one of the craziest.
Should congressmen still be paid if the government is shut down?
Many people think that Congressmen should not be paid when the government is shut down. However, they still work during the shut down and can continue to be paid.
What is the study of the way in which people have organized their systems of governments called?
Political science studies government and how it is organized.
What are the responsibilities of a group of people ruling an oligarchy?
The powers of the ruling class in a government called an oligarchy, allow the rulers to basically rule as they see fit. Members of this ruling class have one main important responsibility, which is to remain in power and prevent any revolutions to destroy the oligarchy.
How many parties are in authoritative government?
I know there is three of then republican's democrats or u are not none of them
