Sentences with phrase «in national constitutions»

Leftist governments in Bolivia and Ecuador have enshrined nature rights in their national constitutions, and a similar proposal was offered for inclusion in the draft United Nations global warming treaty.

Israel is a Jewish state but has not succeeded in defining just what that means in a national constitution.

It is true that Article 6 (3) refers to the constitutional traditions that are common (emphasis added) to the Member States; however, the reference to this characteristic should not prevent to inject a certain degree of pluralism in the notion of constitutional tradition (s), as the ICC has suggested, that makes it possible to reconcile a higher standard of protection entrenched in the national Constitution and the primacy of EU law.

Not exact matches

Designated as a National Historic Landmark, the John Rutledge House, built in 1763, is the only home of a signer of the Constitution of the United States that visitors can spend the night in, and only one of 15 homes of signers still standing.

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 June 16 through June 22, 2013, as National Small Business Week.

The country recently began a national dialogue to prepare for a new constitution and elections in February 2014.

Nor should it have been a surprise that the Court, having successfully claimed for itself the authority to write a «living Constitution» based on penumbras and emanations, should assume the roles of National Metaphysician and National Nanny (as it did in Casey, with its famous «mystery of life» passage and its hectoring injunction to a fractious populace to fall into line behind the Court's abortion jurisprudence).

The objectives of the Charter of Medina provide a suitable framework for national constitutions in countries with Muslim majorities, and the United Nations Charter and related documents, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, are in harmony with the Charter of Medina, including consideration for public order.

And he enshrined in our Constitution, and so etched in our national consciousness, a principled and practical commitment to that liberty that has helped us remain a free society ever since.

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)

He wrote in his letter:»... I have deep concerns that the participation by our Episcopal colleagues in the consecration of Canon Lines, with or without the support of their respective dioceses, is contrary to the spirit of the canons of the Council of Nicaea and, most importantly, outside of the authority of our National Constitution.

Although the Indian constitution guarantees that religious groups may propagate their faith, Hindu nationalists claim that many Christian organizations engage in coercive proselytism, especially among the Dalit classes, in a calculated «anti-India» effort to pollute national identity.

But one might imagine, for example, how the fierce debates over «globalization» that recently spread to the streets of Seattle might occasion yet another «constitutional revolution» in which the people insert themselves into the politics of international trade on behalf of either ceding or protecting the national sovereignty that the Constitution formally entrusts to them.

Since the Court found that state and local educational policy were in conflict with fundamental democratic rights as expressed in the Constitution, it ruled that local self - determination in respect to segregated schools must be overruled by national policy.

More recently, Cardinal Mahony offered a comprehensive account of the Church's position on comprehensive immigration reform at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

The anonymous «Federal Farmer» in letters to «The Republican» joined in: «It is true, we are not disposed to differ much, at present, about religion; but when we are making a constitution, it is to be hoped, for ages and millions yet unborn, why not establish the free exercise of religion, as a part of the national compact.»

Yet in Casey, three Justices» who had been placed on the Court, incidentally, during a period in which relative anonymity was a leading prerequisite for successful appointment» saw it as their right and duty to call «the contending sides of a national controversy to end their national division by accepting a common mandate rooted in the Constitution.»

It's the job of the legislative branch, in either the states or the national government, to enact laws within the bounds set by the Constitution.

«I can say they were all impressed with the notion that we can all be most thoroughly accountable to one another in an autochthonous American Church, one that could be launched at some future national synod where elected delegates could create a constitution for the Church modelled on the U.S. Cconstitution for the Church modelled on the U.S. ConstitutionConstitution.

For example, some claim to have discovered the essence of the Constitution in doctrines that raise individual gun possession above the powers of the national government.

Both views are embedded in our national history — the republican view more in the Declaration of Independence, where Jefferson in its opening lines refers to «the laws of nature and of nature «s God» that stand above and judge the laws of men; and the liberal view more in the Constitution, where there is no reference to God at all, and the emphasis is upon the balancing of powers.6.

Our Constitution reflects the same principle when it exhorts the state to «promote the welfare of the people by securing and protecting as effectively as it may a social order in which justice, social, economic and political, shall inform all the institutions of national life».

United in it, under its new constitution adopted at Jerusalem and under the farseeing chairmanship of Dr. John R. Mott, are not only all the Protestant missionary forces of the West, but also the National Christian Councils which in recent years have come into being in China, Japan, India and many other parts of what is commonly called the missionary field.

In September, when the convention finished its work, the states were confronted, not with a few changes in the Articles, but with an entirely new Constitution for a Federal republic, a truly national governmenIn September, when the convention finished its work, the states were confronted, not with a few changes in the Articles, but with an entirely new Constitution for a Federal republic, a truly national governmenin the Articles, but with an entirely new Constitution for a Federal republic, a truly national government.

... Well, not a bar: They actually walked into the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia for a discussion hosted by the Princeton Center of Theological Inquiry and broadcast on the radio show «On Being.»

Defendant Bulliard, concededly, has a perfect right, so far as plaintiff is concerned, to make sauce in accordance with the patent, but he does not pretend to be doing so, and, in fact, since the adoption of the National Prohibition Amendment to the Constitution and the passage of an enforcement statute by Congress, he may not do so, as the patented process provided for a mixture of alcohol as well as vinegar with the pepper pulp.

In addition to the restrictive criteria, a recently published National Consent Policy document clearly states that the HSE has the authority to deny a pregnant woman her inalienable right to refuse medical treatment due to the legal uncertainty inherent in Article 40.3.3 of the Irish Constitution, whereby the life of the unborn is equal to that of the motheIn addition to the restrictive criteria, a recently published National Consent Policy document clearly states that the HSE has the authority to deny a pregnant woman her inalienable right to refuse medical treatment due to the legal uncertainty inherent in Article 40.3.3 of the Irish Constitution, whereby the life of the unborn is equal to that of the mothein Article 40.3.3 of the Irish Constitution, whereby the life of the unborn is equal to that of the mother.

The 1950 national constitution of India legally abolishes the practice of untouchability provides measures for positive discrimination in both educational institutions and public services for Dalits and other social groups who lie within the caste system.

In a way, I'm saying there should be no election until we have a new constitution under the Sovereign National Conference.

The proposed amendment to section 308 of the Nigerian constitution to allow the National Assembly leadership enjoy immunity while in office caused a stir at the House of representatives on Tuesday.

According to the report, Senate suspended the consideration of the bill which sought to amend Section 308 (2) of the 1999 Constitution to allow for the prosecution of the affected leaders on matters relating to economic and financial crimes even when in office, because it was introduced to the Senate after the constitution review committee had submitted a report on the key amendments to be effected in the life of the Eighth NationConstitution to allow for the prosecution of the affected leaders on matters relating to economic and financial crimes even when in office, because it was introduced to the Senate after the constitution review committee had submitted a report on the key amendments to be effected in the life of the Eighth Nationconstitution review committee had submitted a report on the key amendments to be effected in the life of the Eighth National Assembly.

In an open letter to the Chairman of the Commission of Enquiry on the creation of new regions, Justice S.A Brobbey, it warned that «dividing a region based on tribalism and language differences is a possible breach of sections of the 1992 constitution a serious threat to national security».

Said President Weah: «Article 7 — The Republic shall, consistent with the principles of individual freedom and social justice enshrined in this Constitution, manage the national economy and the natural resources of Liberia in such manner as shall ensure the maximum feasible participation of Liberian citizens under conditions of equality, so as to advance the general welfare of the Liberian people and the economic development of Liberia.»

The federal Constitution forms a happy combination in this respect; the great and aggregate interests being referred to the national, the local and particular to the State legislatures.

Achebe stated further that the minimum in that regard would be the recognition by the constitution of the role of the traditional institution in communal life, such as mobilising the community for enlightenment, education, economic empowerment, peace building, safety and security; custodianship of and leadership in advancing «our culture; and the creation of National council of Traditional Rulers at the federal level.

He is ruffling feathers in Brussels and Berlin by insisting that he will renegotiate the EU's newly agreed fiscal treaty — enshrining budget discipline and austerity into eurozone countries» national laws and constitutions — to put more emphasis on growth and employment.

In Venezuela exist a big uncertainty about what will happen with the health of the president Hugo Chávez, the problem is that the old - term presidency finishes at 10 - January and it's possible that the elected president Hugo Chavez wouldn't be able to return to Venezuela, and the Venezuelan Constitution establish the National Assambly as the site to renewal the power, but its very vague about the case where the elected and current president are the same person.

In accordance with Article 168 of the 1992 Constitution and section 2 (1)(e) of the National Media Commission Act, 1993 (Act 449), the National Media Commission has, in consultation with His Excellency the President, appointed the underlisted as Chairpersons and other members of governing boards of public corporations managing the state - owned mediIn accordance with Article 168 of the 1992 Constitution and section 2 (1)(e) of the National Media Commission Act, 1993 (Act 449), the National Media Commission has, in consultation with His Excellency the President, appointed the underlisted as Chairpersons and other members of governing boards of public corporations managing the state - owned mediin consultation with His Excellency the President, appointed the underlisted as Chairpersons and other members of governing boards of public corporations managing the state - owned media:

Second, the Constitutional Committee was tasked with convening a National Assembly in 2010 at which 950 citizens, drawn at random from National Register, defined and discussed their views of what should be in the new constitution.

Responding to the Abuakwa South legislator, the Organised Youth of Krobo said bringing development to an area should be national in character and not based on ethnicity, religion, economical status, race, or religion as propounded by the framers of the 1992 constitution.

Third, the Constitutional Committee organized a national election of 25 Constitutional Assembly representatives to draft the constitution, a task that the Constitutional Assembly, renamed Council, completed within the four months assigned to it in 2011 by producing a partly crowd - sourced constitution bill, fully consistent with the conclusion of the National Assembly, and passing it unanimously with 25 votes to 0, a ranational election of 25 Constitutional Assembly representatives to draft the constitution, a task that the Constitutional Assembly, renamed Council, completed within the four months assigned to it in 2011 by producing a partly crowd - sourced constitution bill, fully consistent with the conclusion of the National Assembly, and passing it unanimously with 25 votes to 0, a raNational Assembly, and passing it unanimously with 25 votes to 0, a rare feat.

Fayose said; «It is on record that on June 10, 2013, it was widely reported in the media that the current Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, who was the National Publicity Secretary of Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) said that the proscription of Boko Haram was against the constitution, that it stifled the press and tampered with the fundamental human rights of Nigerians.

A British «constitutional convention» would presumably adopt (or suggest to a national referendum the adoption of) a truly written constitution specifying the ways that a clearly «federalized» country will operate in the future.

Interestingly, despite stern warnings in the 1992 Constitution, as well as the Political Parties Law; Act 574 of 2000, against non-Ghanaians funding political parties, many Chinese nationals were at the event donating to the NPP and receiving gifts of appreciation from Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who led the delegation to the Asian country.

PRONACO; the main citizens» movement advocating for national restructuring based on democratic self determination and peoples» ownership of the Nigerian constitution said the interjection of the political class has reignited hope for national cohesion and political stability in the country

This was in in accordance with Article 168 of the 1992 Constitution and section 2 (1)(e) of the National Media Commission Act, 1993 (Act 449).

In 2009, after a long and contentious process of national dialogue that led to the approval of a new Constitution, the Republic of Bolivia officially changed its name to Plurinational State of Bolivia.

Instead, the potentially vulnerable group will demand agreement on a formal written understanding of what powers the national government will have and which, in the language of the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, will be «reserved» to sub-national units.

After a token mention of the problem of 21 % youth unemployment across the EU, she dwelt at length on the fiscal compact treaty, emphasising in particular that the limits, or caps, on national budget deficits would be enshrined in constitutions and national law and would be «eternally valid».

It is, therefore, with a feeling of gratification that I have noted in the constitution of the National Federation of Federal Employees the provision that «under no circumstances shall this Federation engage in or support strikes against the United States Government.»