THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTION & THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK Prepared By: Ms. Narimah Hashim Jabatan Perakaunan & Kewangan Fakulti Ekonomi & Pengurusan‚ UPM NHashim....UPM...12.7.2006 1 THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTION Definitions‚ features & functions Relationship of the government & the Constitution Financial relationship between Federal & State Governments Government grants Financial difficulties of States NHashim....UPM...12.7.2006 2 WHAT IS THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTION? The Federal Constitution
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Creating of the constitution In creating the Constitution‚ the states had several different reactions‚ including a rather defensive reaction‚ but also an understanding reaction. As a document that provided the laws of the land and the rights of its people. It directs its attention to the many problems in this country; it offered quite a challenge because the document lent itself to several views and interpretations‚ depending upon the individual reading it. It is clear that the founders’ perspectives
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The Iroquois Constitution forms the first democratic republic and example of sovereign governance by the consent of a people in North American history. The confederacy of the League of Five Nations‚ who constructed the Iroquois Constitution‚ preceded the European colonization. Historical records and references provide evidence of the strong influence the Iroquois legislative process and constitution had on shaping the ideas and words of the US Constitution. Specific and distinct similarities unquestionably
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Influences on the Constitution The Constitution was adopted on September 17‚ 1787‚ by the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia‚ Pennsylvania‚ and ratified by conventions in eleven States. It went into effect on March 4‚ 1789. The historical influences behind the constitution included Aristotle‚ the Magna Carta‚ the writings of John Locke‚ and the English Bill of Rights from 1689. The Magna Carta was written in 1215. It was the first document to challenge the authority of the king‚
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Essay 1 The Constitution of the United States created the form of government known as federalism. The national and state governments each have specific powers and functions‚ while also sharing some of the same powers. The Constitution made the agreement that any laws passed under the constitution would be the supreme law of the land. Three separate branches were created; the legislative‚ executive‚ and judicial. **********The new Constitution resolved the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
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What is the constitution? The very thing that gave us freedom from Britain. Which is why it is so important. It was written and signed by representatives of rebel colonies defying the king in hopes of making a new nation one where they will be able to have freedom to speak their mind and write whatever they want. It has lasted thousands of years still letting us have freedom of speech and write what we want. It gives us the right to vote for our own leader to guide us and to make the best choices
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Christie Martin November 8‚ 2014 Constitution Summary The Constitution of the United States The Preamble: “We the People” Establishes justice and discipline This establishes the most important concept of American government Article I- The Legislative Article Section 1- Legislative power Only congress has the power to make laws It is divided into two chambers‚ the Senate and House of Representatives Section 2- House of Representatives; Composition; Qualifications; Apportionment; Impeachment Power
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When the founding fathers drafted the Constitution‚ they were trying to make an “equal” government where the federal government doesn’t have all control. In order to do that‚ they delegated certain responsibilities to the states and to the federal government. On the issues that were not covered in the Constitution‚ the states would take control and make their own laws. What the founding fathers didn’t consider though is how people would interpret the Constitution years after it was drafted. The federal
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A More Perfect Constitution Begins with Congressional Term Limits Professor Larry Sabato is the founder of the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia presents 23 proposals to revitalize our Constitution and Make America a Fairer Country. His book provides insight for a hard fought debate. Whether you like his suggestions or not or you agree with him or not‚ you have to respect anyone that can outwardly state that the United States Constitution as it has been handed down is “outdated
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Proclamation No. 3 ushering in a provisional government which was revolutionary in nature. Proclamation No. 3 provided for a provisional Constitution‚ also known as the Freedom Constitution‚ which was in substance the 1973 Constitution. The ratification of the new Constitution on February 2‚ 1987 marked the coming into being of the Fifth Republic. The 1987 Constitution incorporates one whole article on local government which makes the provinces‚ cities‚ municipalities‚ and barangays as the territorial
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