Hierarchical Display of National parliament Politics > Parliament > Parliament
National parliament Concept of National parliament See the dictionary definition of National parliament. Characteristics of National parliament [rtbs name=”xxx-xxx”] Resources Translation of National parliament […]
Introduction to Political PartiesPolitical Parties, organizations that mobilize voters on behalf of a common set of interests, concerns, and goals. In many nations, parties play a crucial role in the democratic process. They formulate political and policy agendas, select candidates, conduct…
The work of deliberative bodies is usually prepared by means of committees. These may be standing committees appointed for a definite time; select committees appointed for a special purpose; or committees of the…
Hierarchical Display of President of the EP European Union > EU institutions and European civil service > EU institution > European Parliament > Bureau of the EP
Politics > Parliament > Composition of parliament > Bureau of parliament > Speaker of Parliament Concept of President of the EP […]
Hierarchical Display of Budgetary procedure Finance > Budget
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Politics > Parliamentary proceedings > Parliamentary procedure Budgetary procedure Concept of Budgetary procedure See the dictionary definition of Budgetary procedure. […]
Hierarchical Display of Political group Politics > Parliament > Composition of parliament
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Embracing mainstream international law, this section on autonomy explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "autonomy" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law (currently, the […]
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 […]
Hierarchical Display of Parliamentary delegation Politics > Parliament > Composition of parliament
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Hierarchical Display of Power of assessment Politics > Political framework > Political power
Politics > Parliament > Composition of parliament > Parliamentary committee > Committee of inquiry Power of assessment Concept of Power of assessment See the dictionary definition of Power of […]
Hierarchical Display of Supervisory power Politics > Political framework > Political power
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European Union > EU institutions and European civil service > EU institution > European […]
Hierarchical Display of European Centre for Parliamentary Research and Documentation International Organisations > European organisations > European organisation > Council of Europe
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Hierarchical Display of COSAC Politics > Parliament > Interparliamentary relations > Inter-parliamentary cooperation
Concept of COSAC See the dictionary definition of COSAC. Characteristics of COSAC [rtbs name=”xxx-xxx”] Resources Translation of COSAC Spanish: COSAC French: COSAC German: […]
Hierarchical Display of Legislative procedure Politics > Parliamentary proceedings
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Law > Sources and branches of the law > Source of law > Legislation
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Parliamentary Session in Election Law Period during which parliament operates. During a parliamentary recess, a permanent committee is usually in place to respond to pressing issues. A parliamentary session differs from a legislative session, which is the duration for which representatives […]
Hierarchical Display of Directly-elected chamber Politics > Parliament > Composition of parliament > Parliamentary chamber > Bicameral system
Politics > Parliament > Composition of parliament > Electoral system > Universal suffrage Directly-elected chamber Concept of Directly-elected […]
Hierarchical Display of Parliamentary allowance Politics > Parliament > Member of Parliament
Parliamentary allowance Concept of Parliamentary allowance See the dictionary definition of Parliamentary allowance. Characteristics of Parliamentary allowance [rtbs name=”xxx-xxx”] Resources […]
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, […]
Hierarchical Display of Question put to a minister Politics > Parliament > Powers of parliament > Parliamentary scrutiny
Question put to a minister Concept of Question put to a minister See the dictionary definition of Question put to a minister. Characteristics of Question put to a […]
Hierarchical Display of Parliamentary assembly International Relations > International affairs > International organisation
Politics > Parliament > Parliament Parliamentary assembly Concept of Parliamentary assembly See the dictionary definition of Parliamentary assembly. Characteristics of […]
Hierarchical Display of Deputy Speaker of Parliament Politics > Parliament > Composition of parliament > Bureau of parliament
European Union > EU institutions and European civil service > EU institution > European Parliament > Bureau of the EP > Vice-President of the EP Concept of Deputy […]
Introduction to Election Election, procedure that allows members of an organization or community to choose representatives who will hold positions of authority within it. The most important elections select the leaders of local, state, and national governments. The chance to decide who will […]
Hierarchical Display of Parliamentary scrutiny Politics > Parliament > Powers of parliament
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Hierarchical Display of Quaestor of the EP European Union > EU institutions and European civil service > EU institution > European Parliament > Bureau of the EP
Politics > Parliament > Composition of parliament > Bureau of parliament > Treasurer Concept of Quaestor of the EP See the […]
Related Work and Conclusions Resources See Also References (Papers) Originalism And The Criminal Law: Vindicating Justice Scalia's Jurisprudence – And The Constitution, Adam Lamparello, Charles E. Maclean, Jul 2017 The Death Penalty And Justice Scalia's Lines, J. Richard Broughton, […]
The Legal History of Parliament This section provides an overview of Parliament Parliament in Election Law National body of representatives having legislative power within the state. House of Representatives in U.S. Constitutional Law A list of entries related to House of Representatives may […]
Hierarchical Display of Interparliamentary Union International Organisations > World organisations > World organisation
Politics > Parliament > Interparliamentary relations > Inter-parliamentary cooperation Concept of Interparliamentary Union See the dictionary definition of […]
Hierarchical Display of Parliamentary chamber Politics > Parliament > Composition of parliament
Parliamentary chamber Concept of Parliamentary chamber See the dictionary definition of Parliamentary chamber. Characteristics of Parliamentary chamber [rtbs name=”xxx-xxx”] Resources […]
Hierarchical Display of Inter-parliamentary cooperation Politics > Parliament > Interparliamentary relations
International Organisations > World organisations > World organisation > Interparliamentary Union Inter-parliamentary cooperation Concept of Inter-parliamentary cooperation See the […]
Hierarchical Display of Member of the European Parliament European Union > EU institutions and European civil service > EU institution > European Parliament
European Union > EU institutions and European civil service > Operation of the Institutions > Appointment of members
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Hierarchical Display of Transfer of competence European Union > European Union law > EU legal system > EU competence
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Hierarchical Display of Ministerial responsibility Politics > Executive power and public service > Executive body > Executive competence
Politics > Parliament > Powers of parliament > Parliamentary scrutiny > Confidence motion
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Hierarchical Display of Regional parliament Politics > Parliament > Parliament
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Concept of Ad Hoc Committee Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in the American Ecyclopedia of Law. Resources See Also Congress
Hierarchical Display of Oral question Politics > Parliament > Powers of parliament > Parliamentary scrutiny > Parliamentary question
Politics > Parliamentary proceedings > Parliamentary procedure > Parliamentary sitting > Question time Oral question Concept of Oral question See the […]
Hierarchical Display of Resignation of the government Politics > Politics and public safety > Politics > Political crisis
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Description of Alternate In this reference work, alternate is a sort of the Parliamentary law category. Resources See Also Delegate Proxy Parliamentary law
Hierarchical Display of Voting intentions Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Vote
Social Questions > Social framework > Social analysis > Opinion poll
Politics > Parliament > Composition of parliament > Political group Voting intentions Concept of Voting intentions See the […]
Hierarchical Display of Committee of inquiry Politics > Parliament > Composition of parliament > Parliamentary committee
Politics > Political framework > Political power > Supervisory power
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Hierarchical Display of Legislative period Politics > Parliament > Powers of parliament
Politics > Parliamentary proceedings > Parliamentary procedure > Parliamentary session Legislative period Concept of Legislative period See the dictionary definition of Legislative period. […]
Hierarchical Display of Competence of the institution Politics > Politics and public safety > Institutional activity
Politics > Executive power and public service > Executive body > Executive competence
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Concept of Interest Group Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in the American Ecyclopedia of Law. Resources See Also Political Participation Interest Groups Lobbying Resources See Also Government Government Contract Local Government Public Administration Administrative Law […]
Hierarchical Display of Parliamentary inquiry Politics > Parliament > Powers of parliament > Parliamentary scrutiny
Politics > Parliament > Composition of parliament > Parliamentary committee > Committee of inquiry Parliamentary inquiry Concept of Parliamentary inquiry See the dictionary […]
Hierarchical Display of Question time Politics > Parliamentary proceedings > Parliamentary procedure > Parliamentary sitting
Politics > Parliament > Powers of parliament > Parliamentary scrutiny > Parliamentary question > Oral question Question time Concept of Question time See the […]
Representative Democracy in Election Law Democracy in which the people do not exercise power directly but rather through representatives, elected periodically through free, secret and universal suffrage. Concept of Representative Democracy Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in […]
Hierarchical Display of Regional State Politics > Political framework > State
Politics > Parliament > Parliament > Regional parliament
Politics > Political framework > Political ideology > Regionalism Concept of Regional State See the dictionary definition of Regional State. […]
Hierarchical Display of Dissolution of parliament Politics > Politics and public safety > Politics > Political crisis
Politics > Parliament > Parliament
Politics > Parliament > Member of Parliament > Elective office Dissolution of parliament Concept of Dissolution of parliament See the […]
Petition in Constitutional Law From the Comparative Constitutions Project: By right to petition, we mean the right to submit individual or group level grievances to government Petition and the GATT Policy Negotiations In relation to the GATT Policy Negotiations, Christopher Mark (1993) […]
Hierarchical Display of Specialised committee Politics > Parliament > Composition of parliament > Parliamentary committee
Specialised committee Concept of Specialised committee See the dictionary definition of Specialised committee. Characteristics of Specialised committee [rtbs […]