Collective rights are an important part of the Constitution of Canada. Six groups in Canada have collective rights, which includes, Aboriginal peoples, First Nations, Métis, Inuit peoples and Francophones and Anglophones. Francophone and Anglophones have benefited the most from the collective rights in Canada. How do we know that Francophones and Anglophones have benefited the most from collective rights? We can compare how Francophones and Anglophones got their rights, what rights they have and
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On May 29, 1787, Virginia delegate Edmund Randolph proposed what became known as "The Virginia Plan." Written primarily by fellow Virginian James Madison, the plan traced the broad outlines of what would become the U.S. Constitution: a national government consisting of three branches with checks and balances to prevent the abuse of power. In its amended form, this page of Madison's plan shows his ideas for a legislature. It describes 2 houses: one with members elected by the people for 3-year terms
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The debate between federalists and anti-federalists was very intense during the time the constitution was ratified. The reason why I consider myself a member of the Anti-federalist party is due to the fact that I agree with their main purpose, which was States ’ Right. I believe the rights and powers should be held by individual rather than by the Federal government. How would our country be like without these rights in the first place? Chaotic Right?! Federalists believed in a stronger centralized
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Republican motherhood Raise virtuous, well-educated sons That is what is necessary in a republic E.g. Abigail Adams Question How successful were the Articles of Confederation as a constitution? Evidence Congress didn’t have the power to collect taxes or to regulate commerce Written notes… Constitution Written notes… Article II Presidential (executive branch) powers Commander in chief Enormous power that is used regularly Undeclared wars are now commonplace – the president orders military
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system. No country runs their educational system quite like Switzerland, largely in part due to how the country itself is divided. Switzerland is made up of twenty-six different cantons, or member states. Each of these member states has their own constitution, parliament, laws, and court system. The Swiss have a few more educational levels than countries such as the United States and Canada. Switzerland is also one of the world leaders in public expenditures on education; in 2008, public expenditures
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privileges. the “elect” - Predestined Puritan souls who had been chosen for heaven by God. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut - Established in 1639 by the Connecticut River colony settlers. It established a democratic government, and was the first constitution in the colonies. covenant - Agreement made by the Puritans whose doctrine said the whole purpose of the government was the enforce God's laws. antinomianism - Established by Anne Hutchinson, in which she claimed those who were truly saved did not
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1789, he swore to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” He mentioned doubting his competence and proficiency, after all, he was inheriting leadership to a Nation that had been under Britain for 6 years and had just gained her freedom. He was worried about meeting his people's expectations and additionally, there were several pieces missing that didn't allow the country to run smoothly. The Articles of Confederation of 1781 rendered each state government independent
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Daniel Shays, a famous farmer, military captain and rebel leader, was born in 1747 in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Shays was not much of an educated man and began his work as a farmer at a young age. When the Revolutionary War started he joined a local militia, passionate about his right to freedom. Shays fought in the famous Battle of Bunker Hill and Ticonderoga and eventually earned his rank to be a captain. Many of Shays fellow brothers in arms considered him a very brave soldier and an excellent
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The leading men of this country have been working on building a new government, one that will be centralized, and stronger than the one in place now, which is governed by the Articles of Confederation. Under these articles the only the states can collect taxes, raise an army, or coin money. Under the new Constitution, the federal
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about who is better but in the end it’s all up to Americans and what we decide. Personally, I have decided to stick to Federalist based on the laws they offer. On the Federalist side the government is has greater power than under the Articles of Confederation. Although the power is limited it still benefits greatly to Americans instead of the Anti-Federalist power which would have to tax citizens. One great benefit from the Federalist’s is the power allowing states to
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