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Government

Who Interprets and Reviews Constitutions?

March 13, 2023

In most democracies, courts interpret the constitutions. While the US Supreme Court fills the role of constitutional court and final appellate court at the same time, some countries have separate constitutional courts. […]

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Politics

Constitutions: Why Are They Important?

March 12, 2023

The highest laws of a country are represented in its constitution. However, constitutions are subject to competing interpretations. Without interpretation and enforcement, they are just words on paper. […]

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Government

Centralization of American Federalism

March 5, 2023

The United States became a true federation after the adoption of the Constitution of the United States in 1789. It became much more centralized, but still left a lot up to the individual states. […]

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Government

Federalism: Balance of Power

March 5, 2023

Federalism attempts to maintain balance between state and federal control. This balance of power is ever-changing and depends on the compromise that every country makes for itself. […]

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Philosophy

What Does the United Nations Do Today?

March 3, 2023

The United Nations grew out of its predecessor, the League of Nations. As an international organization, it concerns itself with international peace and security. Which functions does it perform today? […]

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Government

Is the Multiparty System Really Better?

February 28, 2023

Multiparty systems usually have a high level of engagement. The interest groups they represent are varied and can even be factionalized. Just like the Nazis, who thrived in a highly factionalized multiparty democracy. […]

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Government

Understanding the Two-party Dominant Systems

February 28, 2023

Multiparty systems exist in countries where people vote for political parties rather than individual candidates. Two-party systems emerge in countries which have a single, strong leadership, often a president. […]

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