The Constitution Act quickly became one of the most critical moments in Canadian history, having achieved nationhood without revolution, rebellion, or bloodshed (Internet 2). ... Patriating the Constitution, in itself, was child's play. ... Having now achieved provincial agreement, including that of René Lévesque, the separatist premier of Québec, Trudeau was able to bring the Constitution to Canada. ... A survey released October 30, 2003 by Opinion Canada (a CRIC division) reveals that Canadians want the Constitution left alone for now. Sixty-two percent of Canad...

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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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What changes could be made to the constitution for a republic and some examples of the powers the head of state would hold. ... Some changes would have to be made to make Australia a republic , things like the head of state's power has to be defined, in some ways the laws and constitution have to be changed to accomodate the change to a republic for things like the power to dissolve parlament and the prime ministers power to expel the president under special circumstances. ... In the first He Will Have Full Political And Democratic Power having his hand in all goings on in the gov...

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