Government (Politics & Government) - November 2006

The US and Australia have 3 levels of government, local, state and federal. Most countries in the world do not have a state level. Maintaining 3 levels of government seems to be a waste of money, do we really need so many politicians? What do state govts do that could not be done at the local or federal level?

2006-11-25 11:44:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

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Why is voting important? need help writing my essay, please?

what points can i mention? what can i say about soldiers' sacrifice? how does voting relate to controling the government's power?

2006-11-25 11:08:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

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Gay Marriage Loophole?

Theres now a civil case in Rhode Island (Chambers v. Ormiston) that has my curiosity peaked. It's a divorce case involving a same sex couple that were residents of Rhode Island but married in Massachusettes after same sex marriage was allowed. RI does not have any laws on the books either in support of or outlawing same sex marriage. The judge was given the nod of approval by the state Attorney General to rule as he wishes.

So, can RI claim jurisdiction? And if RI claims jurisdiction in this matter, then they fall under Article I of the Constitution, right? In that case, here's my scenario. If 49 same sex couples were married in Mass., moved to each of the other 49 US states, became residents there, filed for divorce in each state would they not also fall under the same article? In this case, wouldn't each state, in having to accept jurisdiction and grant a divorce, be accepting this is as a legitimate union and pave the way for legalizing same sex marriages in these states?

2006-11-25 10:41:32 · 4 answers · asked by benread 2

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who is our president?

2006-11-25 10:35:22 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

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Does each ex-President really have several Secret Service members assigned to them for life?

I've heard that his wife also has them assigned to her for life as well and that the children have the option to decide whether or not they want the protection. Anyone know if this is true?

What about his goldfish?

2006-11-25 10:02:26 · 14 answers · asked by I Am Legend 5

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was president clinton impeached?

2006-11-25 09:44:13 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

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What does the English Parliament do?

2006-11-25 09:02:51 · 1 answers · asked by Baller 15 2

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who was the third president of the united states?

2006-11-25 08:28:03 · 11 answers · asked by jeff h 1

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What is democracy?

Types of democracy, what the word means, in short everything to know about it. Opinions on it's usage in the world, it's origins, etc. etc.

2006-11-25 07:34:15 · 4 answers · asked by Maelys 2

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Isn't the choice to buy a big fat SUV unpatriotic?

I saw a "Terriost Hunting Permit" on a Ford Expidition. I saw that as very hypocritical, because every time they filled the tank $$$ went right over to Iran. Are our children really dying for 15mpg??

2006-11-25 07:24:58 · 10 answers · asked by Whoa_Phat 4

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I'm looking for an index or site that can tell me the number of amici curiaes in the SC case, any ideas?

Trying to measure issue salience for one of my projects in particular need to know how many and who submitted amici curiae briefs in the following cases: 44 Liquor Mart V. RI (1996), Bush V. Vera (1996), Felker V. Turpin (1996), Romer V. Evans (1996), Seminole Tribe V. FL (1996), Shaw V. Hunt (1996), US V. VA (1996)

Where's another Political Scientist or Legal Buff when you need one, Thanks in advance

2006-11-25 07:24:35 · 4 answers · asked by Wes 3

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liders or followers?

what are we going to do remain as live stock or create a new utopia

2006-11-25 07:17:19 · 2 answers · asked by fabbie 3

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What do i need to do to become the next U.S president?

whats the requirements

2006-11-25 07:09:32 · 13 answers · asked by ivan_c 2

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Why are Liberals hypocrites?

-Hillary Clinton
-John Kerry (fought in Vietnam, then bashed it and brave souls fighting there)
-Nancy Pelosi
-Bill Clinton (said he would solve problems in Somalia and then withdrew in weeks; clearly the problems are still there)

2006-11-25 07:06:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

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what other western european countries have a national health service.?

2006-11-25 06:56:30 · 6 answers · asked by charliebeerslash 2

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how does a country become free?

it's a hystory question about the american independence.

2006-11-25 06:33:51 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

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Who is the president of America?

2006-11-25 06:21:29 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

Government - November 2006