ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PARLIAMENT
From Anglo-Latin parliamentum, from Old French parlement, from parler to speak.
10 QUOTES WITH «PARLIAMENT»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
parliament.
Pakistan has not recognized Israel... any such decision would be taken in supreme national interests after due consultation of the parliament.
There are many members of parliament present here who know as well as I do that, if a man has not already been converted, it will require a great deal more than a letter of appeal to achieve conversion.
I've got four lovely children, ten lovely grandchildren, and I left parliament to devote more time to politics, and I think that what is really going on in Britain is a growing sense of alienation. People don't feel anyone listens to them.
One consistent thing in an otherwise inconsistent career is that I've always been passionate about parliament.
For comprehensive Earth action, an all-of-the-Earth representative democracy is required. That is, a global parliament.
I think it's absolutely fascinating that in Berlin the parliament can discuss actively the role of their soldiers in Afghanistan because is it still possible, literally, for a German soldier to take up arms.
We have in the last two years, we have passed 350 legislation in the parliament, most of which deal with democratization, human rights, and of course, economy.
Political union means transferring the prerogatives of national legislatures to the European parliament, which would then decide how to structure Europe's fiscal, banking, and monetary union.
The Bill of Rights was intended to secure freedom of speech - the freedom of speech of members of parliament to speak freely rather than be at threat of... the threat of an over powerful monarch at the time.
Well, if you look at the programme that we're offering, I think that is a future which is fair for women as well as men. We're still heavily outnumbered - we're still four to one in parliament - but we are pioneers! We are forging a new path.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PARLIAMENT»
Discover the use of
parliament in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
parliament and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
This book explores its tradition and character for a glimpse into a world that is constantly in the news. It dispels the mystery and presents its purpose and function.
Robert Rogers, Rhodri Havard Walters, 2006
The book deals with matters of intense topical debate including the incorporation of the European Convention on Human Rights and the implications of the Human Rights Act 1998, the establishment of a new Scottish Parliament, ways in which ...
Dawn Oliver, Gavin Drewry, 1998
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Parliament: The Vision in Hindsight
What vision had the framers in mind in designing the Parliament and its powers? How has the Parliament exercised those powers? How does the original design look with the benefit of hindsight?
Geoffrey Lindell, R. L. Bennett, 2001
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The Rump
Parliament 1648-53
This novel and challenging interpretation of the most dramatic phase of the English Revolution will interest all specialists in seventeenth-century political and constitutional history.
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Democratic Politics in the European
Parliament
They suggest that this is a positive development for the future of democratic accountability in the European Union.
Simon Hix, Abdul G. Noury, Gérard Roland, 2007
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Parliament of Whores: A Lone Humorist Attempts to Explain ...
Humorous commentary on the 1988 presidential election and the various functions and malfunctions of the federal government.
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A Short History of
Parliament: England, Great Britain, the ...
A comprehensive history of parliament in the British Isles from the earliest times, covering all aspects of parliament as an institution.
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The Role of
Parliament in Curbing Corruption
In most countries, parliament has the constitutional mandate to both oversee government and to hold government to account; often, audit institutions, ombuds and anti-corruption agencies report to parliament, as a means of ensuring both ...
Rick Stapenhurst, Niall Johnston, Riccardo Pelizzo, 2006
'Parliament Today' is an up-to-date textbook, explaining Parliament's historical and constitutional context but focusing on how it operates in modern Britain and how it might be reformed.
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Behemoth Or The Long
Parliament
Behemoth, or The Long Parliament is essential to any reader interested in the historical context of the thought of Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679).
Thomas Hobbes, Ferdinand Tönnies, 1889
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PARLIAMENT»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
parliament is used in the context of the following news items.
Parliament enlists police to evict MPs
Members of the EFF are taken out of Parliament during the president's state of the nation address earlier this year. PHOTO: Lerato Maduna. «News24, Jul 15»
Tertiary students get chance to roleplay as Members of Parliament
Tertiary students take up roles as ministers and members of parliament in the fourth edition of the Singapore Model Parliament at The Arts ... «Channel News Asia, Jul 15»
Parliament probes Wednesday's 'dumsor'
He said it appeared that Parliament had, over the past year, failed to take action on the issue, a situation which had made the outages frequent. «GhanaWeb, Jul 15»
Argentinian Politician Photographed Breastfeeding During …
But Donda Perez, an member of parliament in Argentina's government, was in the midst of a parliamentary session. Infobae, an Argentinian ... «TIME, Jul 15»
Land bill: Government's hopes hinges on Parliament panel
NEW DELHI: Alleging "political opportunism" behind Rahul Gandhi's tirade against the land bill, Government today hinged hopes on a ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»
Parliament's traditions are something to cherish
The theatre and pomp of our Parliament provide us with a living connexion to eight hundred years of democratic history. They are a reminder to ... «Conservative Home, Jul 15»
Parliament has gay marriage numbers: ALP
LABOR says the parliament has the numbers to legalise same-sex marriage and wants Prime Minister Tony Abbott to allow his MPs a free vote ... «NEWS.com.au, Jul 15»
No proposal to raise food price in Parliament canteen: panel chief
New Delhi: Notwithstanding the controversy over subsidised food in Parliament canteen, no proposal to raise price is on the cards as the ... «IBNLive, Jul 15»
'Bouncers' in Parliament will only make EFF members more 'wild …
BRINGING "bouncers" into the National Assembly to manhandle MPs of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) will make them more "wild", ... «BDlive, Jul 15»
British Parliament member quits amid drug, prostitute photos
The deputy speaker of the House of Lords has resigned his position after publication of photos and a video allegedly showing him using ... «WTVD-TV, Jul 15»
