Essays about: "state constitution"

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1. 1. The Symbols of Sovereignty: A Study of the Symbolism of Jamaica’s Route to Republic in the Post Elizabeth II Era

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

   Author : Linnéa Dahlström; [2023-10-18]
   Keywords : Republicanism; Symbols; Jamaica; Independence; monarchy; Britain;

   Abstract : Jamaica is a constitutional monarchy and thus still has the British King as head of state, it has been on the table to remove the King as head of state for decades, and as Queen Elizabeth II passed away and King Charles III now has taken over the throne, the issue has come to the surface. This study investigates what perceptions exist on making such a constitutional reform, with the main focus on gaining greater understanding of how removing the British King as head of state of Jamaica being perceived as part of the process of gaining full independence. READ MORE

3. 2. ”CEDAW IS OUR HOLY TEXT, OUR HOLY BOOK” Combating gender-based violence in a de facto state: The case of Iraqi Kurdistan

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Såma Salih; [2023-08-31]
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   Abstract : The Kurdistan region in Iraq, also known as KRI, has gained semi-independence over the decades and is today recognized in the Iraqi constitution as an autonomous part of the federal country. While still belonging to Iraq, it has been declared that the KRI performs better than its parent state in terms of security, stability and promoting international norms such as gender equality. READ MORE

4. 3. Eco-Social Reforms and the Paradox of Complex Change : A qualitative thematic analysis of the national media debate on the 2022 Chilean Constitution

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Tilda Janbrink; [2023]
   Keywords : Eco-social-growth trilemma; eco-social policies; policy integration; public support for eco-social reforms; Chile; constitution; qualitative thematic analysis;

   Abstract : By now, it is an acknowledged fact that economic growth, social justice, and environmental sustainability are interconnected. Often referred to as the eco-social-growth trilemma, the challenge is to achieve synergy between the objectives and avoid trade-offs. READ MORE

5. 4. Electoral Political Participation at the Core of Democracy: A Human Rights-Based Study of the Swedish Electoral System

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

   Author : Amanda Wikström Avaria; [2023]
   Keywords : Public international law; constitutional law; democracy; political participation; Human Rights Law; folkrätt; statsrätt; demokrati; politiskt deltagande; Mänskliga rättigheter; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : In this thesis, I investigate how the democratic form of government is maintained and protected in the Swedish legal system, as well as what kinds of risks the legal system poses to the maintenance of democracy in Sweden. Recent reports from NGOs show that the world, and Europe, are going through a trend of democratic backsliding. READ MORE

6. 5. HOW DEMOCRACY BACKSLIDES. Tracing the Pathway in Turkey

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Zekeriya Alperen Bedirhan; [2022-06-17]
   Keywords : democratic backsliding; politicization; clientelism; patronage system; reform avoidance; authoritarian legacy;

   Abstract : Democratic backsliding is a gradual process that negatively affects the countries in terms of democracy. The different levels of democracies can face a number of challenges as a result of democratic backsliding and this is due to various factors. For this thesis, the main aim is to find the variables which affect the Turkish case. READ MORE