Constitution: government and the state

Since at least the time of Justinianunder statutes, codes of judicial ethics, and the common lawjudges have been expected to recuse themselves from cases in which they might have a stake.

What institutional arrangements should a well-functioning constitutional democracy have?

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The American Congress Reader is a supplement to the American Congress textbook.

An analysis of how members of Congress utilize their state delegations across legislative chambers to remain responsive to constituents and assist in re-election efforts.

Modern presidents are CEOs with broad powers over the federal government.

Organized for easy reference and crucial practice, coverage of all the essential topics presented as 500 AP-style questions with detailed answer explanations 5 Steps to a 5: 500 AP U.

Understanding American Politics provides a unique introduction to the contemporary political landscape of the United States.

In Enemy Within, Don Watson takes a memorable journey into the heart of the United States in the year 2016 - and the strangest election campaign that country has seen.

From the ancient origins of Just War doctrine to utilitarian and retributive theories of punishment, concepts of proportionality have long been an instrumental part of the rule of law and an essential check on government power.

Public investment, and particularly infrastructure investment, is important for sustainable economic growth and development as well as public service provision.

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After the creation of Pakistan in 1947, Sufi shrines became highly contested.

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This book examines the "e;constitutional faith"e; that has, since 1788, been a central component of American "e;civil religion.

This book explores why juries have declined in power and how the federal government and the states have taken the jury''s authority.

This book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the GAO (Government Accountability Office) during the month of September, grouped according to topics.

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This book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the Congressional Research Service on Energy and Environment during the month of March.

This set of fifteen volumes under the title International Encyclopaedia of World Constitutions, Commentaries and Laws provides readers with a complete guide to the commentaries on individual constitutions and respective constitutional amendments of all major nations of the world, their constitutions, and the constitutional laws.

Take a tour through the elections since 2016 and the Republican Party's strongest stances to understand the impending defeat of Donald Trump in the 2020 Presidential election.

This Element shows the judicial treatment of presidential directives and the legal bases and principles employed in federal court decisions.

Passages from Antiquity to Feudalism is a sustained exercise in historical sociology that shows how the slave-based societies of Ancient Greece and Rome eventually became the feudal societies of the Middle Ages.

The English revolution is one of the most intensely-debated events in history; parallel events in Scotland have never attracted the same degree of interest.

In 1913, President Woodrow Wilson opened the nation's door to an era of reform.

Why it's time to enshrine the right to vote in the ConstitutionThroughout history, too many Americans have been disenfranchised or faced needless barriers to voting.

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This book showcases eight judges that exemplify judicial greatness and looks at what role they play in law and society.

This Element argues that Japan has fundamentally shifted its military posture over the last three decades.

Canadians assume that their politicians and institutions are relatively free of the corruption they associate with other nations.

When appointed to the Supreme Court in 1970 by President Nixon, Harry A.

This book affords a new perspective on Syria as it stands at the crossroads of political, social and religious fragmentation.

State constitutions are blueprints for government institutions, declarations of collective identity, statements of principle, values, and goals.

Why was the government not capable of responding to human need in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina?

This book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the Congressional Research Service on U.

The United States military has evolved from a tiny and distrusted institution at the margins of government into a central element of America and American power, yet the military is sometimes hard to comprehend because of its unique language, history, and culture.

This book examines Chinese workers'' experiences and shows how disenchantment with the legal system drives workers from the courtroom to the streets.

Leading scholars explore constitutional themes from both international and European law and theory perspectives.

This Element argues that the value of interpersonal political communication depends on the motivations of the people involved.