Belgium's political system is that of a constitutional monarchy, with a bicameral Parliament, made up of a Chamber of Representatives and the Senate. ... The great majority of Belgians are Roman Catholic, however, regular attendance at traditional religious services varies. ... Roman Catholicism is the most commonly practiced religion in Belgium, but there are many denominations throughout the country. The five main religions in Belgium are: Roman Catholic, Protestant, Anglican, Judaism, and Greek Orthodox. ... Roman Catholicism has over 75 percent of the 87.9 percent of the religiou...

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How successful have the post-communist states been in establishing a stable democracy? Regime Change This essay will study the success rate of the establishment of a stable democracy in post-communist states. It will give a short introduction on democracy, what classifies as democracy, and the di...

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The religion is predominately Roman Catholic with established Protestant and Jewish communities. ... The Legislative Branch consists of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies. The Senate consists of 315 seats which are elected by popular vote. ... Members of the Senate and Chamber of Deputies serve five year terms with the exception of a few lifetime members. ... Italian manufacturers and merchants associations, organized farm groups, and the Roman Catholic Church are the three major trade union confederations who are known to exert political pressures. ...

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• Grade Level: High School