This book examines Sri Lanka’s unique hybrid presidential–parliamentary system and evaluates its implications for the doctrine of separation of powers. It explores the historical evolution of the system, the constitutional reforms that shaped the balance between executive and legislative institutions, and the practical challenges that arise from overlapping powers. Through an analysis of po…
This books (Volume 3) contains: 1. International situatuin 2. Neighbouring countries 3. Super powers 4. West Asia 5. Other countries 6. Miscellaneous
This book (Volume 2) contains: 1. Budget and planning 2. Corruption in high places 3. Rising prices and consequences 4. Taxation and banking 5. Industry and working class 6. Food and agriculture 7. Railways and transport
This book (Volume 1) contains: 1. National Issues 2. No-confidence motions 3. Defence and security 4. Home affairs 5. Preventive detention Etc.
The book takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the corridors of parliament as seen through the eyes of a practitioner of thirty years' experience in the 'bear pit' on Macquarie Street. The author's seven years as one of its most highly regarded Speakers provides the background for this detailed and informative study of parliamentary practices and procedures. It lifts the veil on muc…
With the European Parliament comprising politicians from many different countries, cultures, languages, national parties and institutional backgrounds, one might expect politics in the Parliament to be highly-fragmented and unpredictable. By studying more than 12,000 recorded votes between 1979 and 2004 this 2007 book establishes that the opposite is in fact true: transnational parties in the E…
The European Parliament is designed to provide a practical textbook and desktop reference on every aspect of the functioning of the Parliament. Over eight editions, The European Parliament has established itself as an important landmark in the literature on the European Union. The book provides an invaluable guide to the institution's history, power and politics. It explains both what drives…
Asian Parliamentarary Assembly (APA) atau dalam Bahasa Indonesia, Majelis Parlemen Asia merupakan salah satu organisasi internasional yang dipelopori oleh Iran, Suriah, Mesir, Indonesia dan Filipina dan tercatat 41 negara Asia menjadi anggota di tahun 2007. APA menekankan pada perkembangan lingkungan strategis di tingkat regional dan global. Perjalan APA sudah mencapai 10 tahun, namun gaungnya …
From Confederation to the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord, this is a clear and entertaining introduction to Canada's parliamentary system. With Maureen McTeer as a guide, readers tour the Parliament buildings, observe what MPs do all day, find out what happens during an election, and learn about their rights under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
In recent decades a transformation has occurred in the relations between the states of Western Europe. The European Community has been central to this process of change. The importance of the Community is no more clearly seen than in the range of its policy interests and responsibilities. Agriculture, external trade, competition and, more recently, the drive to complete the internal market are …