Search results for: “constitutional amendment”
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EU Constitutional Treaty
European Union Constitutional Treaty Title of the Treaty Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe including the Protocols and Annexes, and Final Act with Declarations. Introduction 1. In Rome on 29 October 2004, the Heads of State or Government of the EU’s Member States signed the Constitutional Treaty for the EU. This Treaty is intended to…
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Constitutional Law Questions
Questions about Constitutional Law What is the separation of powers? What was the purpose of the Seventeenth Amendment? What is the Due Process Clause? Is dissident political speech protected under the First Amendment? What is the Seventh Amendment? When does the Seventh Amendment not apply? What are the branches of government? What did Thomas Hobbes…
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Unconstitutional Constitutional Courts
Unconstitutional Constitutional Courts The doctrine of “unconstitutional” constitutional amendments has made several appearances in American constitutional theory (most recently in the early 90’s, during the controversy about the Flag Desecration Amendment, but also when the 13th and 18th amendments were adopted), although not generally accepted as a matter of constitutional practice. The Flag Desecration Amendment,…
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Proportional Representation
Introduction to Proportional Representation Proportional Representation, electoral system designed to produce legislative bodies in which the number of seats held by any group or party is proportional to the number of votes cast for members of that group during the most recent election. The […]
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Proportional Representation
Introduction to Proportional Representation Proportional Representation, electoral system designed to produce legislative bodies in which the number of seats held by any group or party is proportional to the number of votes cast for members of that group during the most recent election. The […]
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Referendum
Introduction to Referendum Referendum, practice of submitting an issue to the popular vote. The proposal or issue can itself be called a referendum. In government, the "petition referendum" originates with the voters and provides that a proposed law be put to a popular vote before it […]
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Encyclopedia of Civil Liberties in America
The Encyclopedia of Civil Liberties in America Editors: David Schultz, John Vile Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-7656-8063-7 Content of the Encyclopedia ANP ATCA Attainder, Bill of AU CIA DOJ EDPA FBI FCC Friend of the Court Gay Rights IRS Jim Crow Laws Original Intent Patents Procedural Due Process Rochin v. California (1952) Section…
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Initiative
Initiative Definition Initiative may be defined, in government, as a procedure for the introduction of proposed legislation by means of public petition, and for the enactment of the proposal into law by popular vote. The two types of initiative are direct initiative and indirect. […]
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Initiative
Initiative Definition Initiative may be defined, in government, as a procedure for the introduction of proposed legislation by means of public petition, and for the enactment of the proposal into law by popular vote. The two types of initiative are direct initiative and indirect. […]
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Student’s Guide to Congress
Student’s Guide to Congress Editor: Bruce J. Schulman Since the 1980s, Dr. Bruce J. Schulman has been teaching and writing about the political face of the United States. He is Professor of History at Boston University. He has taken an active role in education. Other contributions from Bruce J. Schulman to the collection: Student’s Guide…
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National Constitutions
National Constitutions…
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Poll Tax
Introduction to Poll TaxPoll Tax, term used for a tax levied on an individual, usually as a prerequisite for voting. Poll taxes are the same for all persons subject to them, regardless of their income, property, or other taxes paid (see Taxation).Poll taxes were originally levied on…
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Princeton Encyclopedia of American Political History
The Princeton Encyclopedia of American Political History Bibliographic Details Title: The Princeton Encyclopedia of American Political History Description: Two volumes Authors: Michael Kazin (Editor), Rebecca Edwards (Editor), Adam Rothman (Editor) Pages: 1056 Publisher: Princeton University Press Copyright: 2009 Language: English ISBN-10: 0691129711 ISBN-13: 978-0691129716 Princeton Encyclopedia of American Political History Review For their “Princeton Encyclopedia…