Usually the symbolic representative of a parliament system is a monarch and in Canada's case, the Queen, through the Governor General, her representative in Canada. ... In Canada the Constitution provides for the executive government of and over Canada to be vested in the Queen. The Queen is the head of state and symbolizes Canada's status as a "constitutional Monarchy" (Berjermi, 2000 p.7). ... The Constitution in Canada is based on the British North America Act (BNA), 1867 which was renamed in 1982 to the Constitution Act of 1867. ... This first constitution gives Canada both a con...

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Jefferson and Madison both jumped from having a strict constitution to having a loose constitution. Having a strict constitution meant that anything the constitution did not say was in general terms not permitted. Having a loose constitution meant that anything the constitution did not say was permitted. ... During the presidency of Jefferson, his choice of having a strict constitution or a loose constitution varied greatly. ... This war was primarily fought over Canadian land and the Great Lakes. ...

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Mexico was too big and brought its own complexity to regulate and moving to Canada was just not a good idea. ... Taking a country down from independence hall is translated as stripping and denying people of their rights by, the American Constitution. ... The framework of the United States is written in a document that we call the Constitution. The constitution has been ratified and amended many times due to the accurate perception of justice over looked by men, who in every century forget the emblem of Independence of the United States. ...

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Borders with Canada and Mexico at "highest alert." ... If we look at this closely, the Patriot Act is a direct violation of the 1st amendment of the Constitution of the United States. ... Another way in which our government has changed since September 11th, 2001 is through its legislation for open borders with Canada and Mexico. ...

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What do you think the people in Iraq feel about the United States invasion, destruction of property, the death of hundreds and thousands? We can only speculate. Ask yourself how you would feel if the United States has been invaded by another country, dictating rules and laws? Our freedom would be...

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Woodrow Wilson President Woodrow Wilson regarded himself as the personal representative of the people. "No one but the President," he said, "seems to be expected ... to look out for the general interests of the country"(Internet 1). He developed a program of progressive reform and asserted i...

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