Sentences with phrase «national constitution day»

Constitutional reform for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is the next major step towards reconciliation and full recognition of Indigenous rights, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Mick Gooda, and Co-Chairs of the National Congress of Australia's First Peoples, Sam Jeffries and Dr Kerry Arabena, said today, on National Constitution Day.

Commissioner Gooda, Mr Jeffries and Dr Arabena used 9 July, National Constitution Day and also a national day of celebration of Indigenous people and culture, to call for an election commitment to Constitutional reform from the major political parties and independents.

Projects include: Denver Regional Mock Trial Tournament, National Constitution Day, in - class mock trial scripts for elementary, middle and high schools, «We the People» volunteer training, K - 5 Law Day Contest and curriculum, DBA - DPS Guest Teaching Initiative, DBA - DPS Truancy Program Training, Debate Club, Reading Partners Tutoring, Book Drive for Reading Partners and speaker bureaus.

September 17th was National Constitution Day, and with the elections fast approaching, it's a great time to start conversations with your students about civics.

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On the basis of the First Amendment, as well as the general principles of the Constitution, he opposed public payment for chaplains in Congress and the military, spoke out against national proclamations of days of prayer (though as president he did «recommend» them) and while president vetoed congressional efforts to incorporate churches in the District of Columbia (fullest statement, V: 103 - 105) At the same time, Madison frequently opined that it was appropriate for private citizens to support chaplains and various kinds of semiorganized public religion through voluntary contributions (V: 104,105)

According to the Gambian constitution, a state of emergency lasts seven days if the president declares it unilaterally but up to 90 days if the national assembly confirms it.

We came out with the promise that everyone of us will support and abide by the provisions of the constitution, our rules in the national assembly... this is therefore the benefit of the crisis which happened two days ago, if I can call it so.

Senator Mark's counsel, Ken Ikonne and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) lawyer Johnson Usman as well as the People's Democratic Party (PDP) counsel, Chris Alechenu had told the Court that section 285 (5) of the 1999 constitution was clear on the fact the day of declaration of an election result should be included in the days allowed for the filing of a petition before a court, urging the appellate court to dismiss the appeal and award cost against the appellate.

I do recommend and assign Thursday, the 26th day of November next, to be devoted by the people of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being who is the beneficent author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be; that we may then all unite in rendering unto Him our sincere and humble thanks for His kind care and protection of the people of this country previous to their becoming a nation; for the signal and manifold mercies and the favorable interpositions of His providence in the course and conclusion of the late war; for the great degree of tranquillity, union, and plenty which we have since enjoyed; for the peaceable and rational manner in which we have been enabled to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national one now lately instituted; for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed, and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and, in general, for all the great and various favors which He has been pleased to confer upon us.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 24, 2016, as a National Day of Thanksgiving.

«The national convention of the PDP, in the exercise of its powers under section 12.88 of the PDP constitution, dissolved the National Working Committee and appointed some of its members as caretakers Committee for the next ninety (90) days, to enable it pursue true reconciliation of its disputant members towards peaceful, amicable and political settlement of the disputes leading to the cases inational convention of the PDP, in the exercise of its powers under section 12.88 of the PDP constitution, dissolved the National Working Committee and appointed some of its members as caretakers Committee for the next ninety (90) days, to enable it pursue true reconciliation of its disputant members towards peaceful, amicable and political settlement of the disputes leading to the cases iNational Working Committee and appointed some of its members as caretakers Committee for the next ninety (90) days, to enable it pursue true reconciliation of its disputant members towards peaceful, amicable and political settlement of the disputes leading to the cases in court.

George Washington announced the first national «Thanksgiving Day,» November 26, 1789, to «give thanks» for the creating of the Constitution.

Back to School (Schools starting in September, usually start shortly after Labor Day) Constitution Week (Sept 17 - 23) National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 - October 15)

The Constitution emerged as one of the top 10 bestselling books days after Muslim - American lawyer Khizr Khan, whose son was killed while serving in Iraq, flashed a pocket Constitution and offered to lend it to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a speech at the Democratic National Convention.

Packed with history and culture, it's a rite of passage for kids to explore Washington, D.C. Families will find plenty of kid friendly hotels in Washington, D.C., great for resting up after a full day of checking out dinosaur fossils at the Smithsonian, riding in a flight simulator at the National Air and Space Museum, or checking out the original U.S. Constitution at the National Archives.

Art lovers should not miss visiting the National Gallery of Art on Constitution Avenue and the Phillips Collection on 21st Street (Impressionist and Modern Art), while the J.F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is the perfect place to round off your day watching the ballet, or a theater production.

On Saturday, the American Constitution Society ended its two - day national convention in Washington, D.C., titled, «Revitalizing Our Democracy: Progress and Possibilities.»

National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) Chair, Matthew Cooke, said Mabo Day celebrates a big step towards reconciliation for Aboriginal people but also highlights how far we have to go and the need to remove all discrimination from the Australian Constitution.

This Constitution may be amended by two - thirds of the number of votes cast by the delegates at the National Convention, provided the proposed amendment shall first have been submitted in writing to and been reported upon by the Board of Directors, and provided further, that written notice of the substance of the proposed change has been sent to each Member Board who is qualified to vote individually at least 30 days prior to the meeting at which the amendment is to be considered.

B. Individuals who are actively engaged in the real estate profession other than as sole proprietors, partners, corporate officers, or branch office managers, in order to qualify for REALTOR ® Membership, shall at the time of application, be associated either as an employee or as an independent contractor with a Designated REALTOR ® Member of the Association or a Designated REALTOR ® Member of another Association (if a Secondary Member) and maintain a current, valid Florida real estate broker's or salesperson's license or be licensed, registered, or certified by an appropriate state regulatory agency to engage in the appraisal of real property, shall complete, within sixty (60) days of making application, a course of instruction covering the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Association, the Bylaws of the State Association, and the Constitution and Bylaws and Code of Ethics of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS ®, shall pass such reasonable and nondiscriminatory written examination thereon as may be required by the Board of Directors, and shall agree in writing or by electronic agreement that if elected to membership they will abide by the Code of Ethics of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS ®, and by the Constitution, Bylaws, and Rules and Regulations of the local Board, State Association, and the National Association.

Canada Day is our national day of Canada celebrating the anniversary of the July 1, 1867 enactment of the Constitution Act, 1867 (British North America Act) which united three colonies into one single countDay is our national day of Canada celebrating the anniversary of the July 1, 1867 enactment of the Constitution Act, 1867 (British North America Act) which united three colonies into one single countday of Canada celebrating the anniversary of the July 1, 1867 enactment of the Constitution Act, 1867 (British North America Act) which united three colonies into one single country.