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  • Directly-elected Chamber

    Hierarchical Display of Directly-elected chamber Politics > Parliament > Composition of parliament > Parliamentary chamber > Bicameral systemPolitics > Parliament > Composition of parliament > Electoral system > Universal suffrage Directly-elected chamber Concept of Directly-elected […]

  • Directly-elected Chamber

    Hierarchical Display of Directly-elected chamber Politics > Parliament > Composition of parliament > Parliamentary chamber > Bicameral systemPolitics > Parliament > Composition of parliament > Electoral system > Universal suffrage Directly-elected chamber Concept of Directly-elected […]

  • Universal Suffrage

    Universal Suffrage in Election Law A fundamental principle in democratic elections, by which every citizen has the right to vote in periodic and regular elections and referenda. This right must be established by law. Restrictions may apply (minimum age, mental capacity), but the right to vote […]

  • Establishment of Peace

    Hierarchical Display of Establishment of peace International Relations > International security > Peace Establishment of peace Concept of Establishment of peace See the dictionary definition of Establishment of peace. Characteristics of Establishment of peace [rtbs name=”xxx-xxx”] […]

  • Bicameral System

    Introduction to the Bicameral System Bicameral System, legislative system in which the power of making the law is vested in two chambers, or houses, both of which must approve a bill before it becomes law. In general the upper house is composed of members selected on a territorial basis, […]

  • Bicameral System

    Introduction to the Bicameral System Bicameral System, legislative system in which the power of making the law is vested in two chambers, or houses, both of which must approve a bill before it becomes law. In general the upper house is composed of members selected on a territorial basis, […]

  • European Constitution

    Hierarchical Display of European Constitution European Union > European Union law > European treaties Concept of European Constitution See the dictionary definition of European Constitution. Characteristics of European Constitution [rtbs name=”xxx-xxx”] Resources Translation of European […]

  • European Constitution

    Hierarchical Display of European Constitution European Union > European Union law > European treaties Concept of European Constitution See the dictionary definition of European Constitution. Characteristics of European Constitution [rtbs name=”xxx-xxx”] Resources Translation of European […]

  • Electoral System

    Electoral System in Constitutional Law From the Comparative Constitutions Project: The structures and processes necessary to hold an election including the electoral laws, system of appointment, redistribution and voting. Electoral System in Election Law The part of the electoral regulations […]

  • Electoral System

    Electoral System in Constitutional Law From the Comparative Constitutions Project: The structures and processes necessary to hold an election including the electoral laws, system of appointment, redistribution and voting. Electoral System in Election Law The part of the electoral regulations […]

  • Forms of Government

    Summary Overview Governments are organized in a variety of forms. This entry covers the different ways of classifying these forms: according to the geographic distribution of power, the relationship between legislative and executive branches, and the number of persons who can participate in […]

  • Forms of Government

    Summary Overview Governments are organized in a variety of forms. This entry covers the different ways of classifying these forms: according to the geographic distribution of power, the relationship between legislative and executive branches, and the number of persons who can participate in […]

  • Constitutionalism

    Papers and Books Nicholas Aroney (2009). The Constitution of a Federal Commonwealth: The Making and Meaning of the Australian Constitution. Cambridge University Press. By analysing original sources and evaluating conceptual frameworks, this book discusses the idea proclaimed in the […]

  • Constitutionalism

    Papers and Books Nicholas Aroney (2009). The Constitution of a Federal Commonwealth: The Making and Meaning of the Australian Constitution. Cambridge University Press. By analysing original sources and evaluating conceptual frameworks, this book discusses the idea proclaimed in the […]

  • International Recognition

    Recognition in International Law In a world system where the principal actors are independent and sovereign states, that choose to regulate their relations through the medium of a system of international law, to be recognised as a state and to become endowed with the legal rights and obligations that this entails is thus of central…