... of custody up to 10 days, night searches or seizures authorized (art. 17), powers of the appointed examining magistrate throughout the country, possibility of derogating from the right of information of the parties (art. 21), possibility of extending the preventive detention period without giving reasons by the examining magistrate (Art. 22); it was obliged to give a three fifths ... offenses which may be subject to a judgement from the Specialized Court of Assizes, are in particular: Deliberate attacks threatening life or personal integrity, kidnapping, sequestration, hijacking, theft o...

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... misconstrued by opponents to portray the policy former in a negative light. Therefore it appears that one condition necessary for democratic legitimacy is a fully competitive process-driven aggregative democracy with perfect information to allow citizens to make a fully informed choice. Such a conclusion drawn from a belief in democratic legitimacy, however, would take a stance of 'consumer is king', equalling more choice with more ... the liberal capitalism entrenched in our Western society during the gradual development of our society through gradual industrialisation and the age...

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... . Because of their members' importance in local communities and their ability to make substantial campaign contributions, these organizations are influential in the policymaking process on matters close to their personal expertise and concerns" (Rutledge). Worries that certain interest groups represent only the wealthiest Americans has grown over the past few elections, with economic inequality becoming more pronounced. ... group members restrict lower status citizen's equality in the legislative process. Another knowledge it seems necessary to have as a lobbyist for interest groups is t...

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... be more open and accountable through innovation especially through non-departmental agencies. For example, the policy and procedures implemented states that cabinet ministers are required to reveal any liable information to parliament by finding credible sources regarding the autonomy held by non-departmental agencies, which identifies the specific agency by statute (Bridgeman& Hunter, 2008). On this account, ... Specifically, the following modifications include the concentration of autonomy under Prime Minister Harper, the increase in the amount of positions and influence of political s...

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