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Encyclopedia - Papal Conclave: Encyclopedia - Papal Conclave
A papal election is the method by which the Roman Catholic Church fills the office of Bishop of Rome, whose incumbent is known as the Pop...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wand: Encyclopedia - Wand
A wand consists of a thin, straight, hand-held stick of wood, ivory, or metal, approximately 30 cm (a foot) long and up to 25 mm (an inch...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cossack: Encyclopedia - Cossack
For the ghost town in Western Australia, see Cossack, Western Australia. Cossack is the common name that has been independently shared b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Graduation: Encyclopedia - Graduation
Graduation is the action of receiving or conferring an academic degree or the associated ceremony. The date of event is often called degr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian House Of Commons: Encyclopedia - Canadian House Of Commons
Canada This article is part of the series: Politics of Canada Executive The Crown (Queen Elizabeth II) Governor General (Michaëlle Jea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wand: Encyclopedia Ii - Wand - Metrology
The wand is also a pre-Norman unit of length used in the British Isles equal to approximately the modern metre, apparently dating from an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian House Of Commons: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian House Of Commons - Members And Elections
The House of Commons is composed of 308 members, each of whom represents a single electoral district (also called a riding). Law requires...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mace: Encyclopedia Ii - Mace - Prehistory
The mace was first developed around 12,000 BC and quickly became an important weapon. These first wooden maces, studded with flint or obs...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Serjeant-at-arms: Encyclopedia Ii - Serjeant-at-arms - Origins
The office originated in Medieval England to serve the Sovereign in a police role, much like a bailiff in more recent times. Indeed, the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Speaker Of The British House Of Commons: Encyclopedia Ii - Speaker Of The British House Of Commons - Election
Members of Parliament (MPs) elect the Speaker from amongst their own ranks. The House must elect a Speaker at the beginning of each new p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Westminster System: Encyclopedia Ii - Westminster System - Operation
In a Westminster system, the members of parliament are elected by popular vote. The head of government is usually chosen by being invited...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cossack: Encyclopedia Ii - Cossack - History
Main article: History of the Cossacks Cossack - Origins. It is not clear when the Slavic people started settling in the lower reaches o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Graduation: Encyclopedia Ii - Graduation - United States
Graduation ceremonies in the United States are often orchestrated procedures involving a march of students onto the stage, the reading of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Papal Conclave: Encyclopedia Ii - Papal Conclave - Historical Development
The procedures relating to the election of the Pope have undergone almost two millennia of development. Procedures similar to the present...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cossack: Encyclopedia Ii - Cossack - Russian Cossacks
The native land of the Russian Cossacks is defined by a line of the Russian town-fortresses located on the border with the steppe and str...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cossack: Encyclopedia Ii - Cossack - Terminology
Cossack - Ukrainian Cossacks. Hetman - a Ukrainian Cossack supreme military leader Bulava - a ceremonial mace, a symbol of Hetman's au...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cossack: Encyclopedia Ii - Cossack - History
Main article: Early History of the Cossacks It is not clear when the Slavic people started settling in the lower reaches of the Don and t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Speaker Of The British House Of Commons: Encyclopedia Ii - Speaker Of The British House Of Commons - Deputies
The Speaker is assisted by three deputies, all of whom are elected by the House. The most senior deputy is known as the Chairman of Ways ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Speaker Of The British House Of Commons: Encyclopedia Ii - Speaker Of The British House Of Commons - Precedence And Privileges
The Speaker is one of the highest-ranking officials in the United Kingdom. By an Order-in-Council issued in 1919, the Speaker ranks in th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Speaker Of The British House Of Commons: Encyclopedia Ii - Speaker Of The British House Of Commons - Other Functions
In addition to his role as presiding officer, the Speaker performs several other functions on the behalf of the House of Commons. He or s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Speaker Of The British House Of Commons: Encyclopedia Ii - Speaker Of The British House Of Commons - Presiding Officer
The Speaker's primary function is to preside over the House of Commons. Whilst "in the Chair" (that is, presiding), the Speaker wears a u...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Speaker Of The British House Of Commons: Encyclopedia Ii - Speaker Of The British House Of Commons - Non-partisanship
Upon election, the Speaker, by convention, breaks all ties with his or her political party, as it is considered essential that the Speake...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Westminster System: Encyclopedia Ii - Westminster System - Ceremonies
The Westminster system has a very distinct appearance when functioning, with many British customs incorporated into day-to-day government...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian House Of Commons: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian House Of Commons - Legislative Functions
Although legislation may be introduced in either House, most bills originate in the House of Commons. Further information: Act of Parlia...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cossack: Encyclopedia Ii - Cossack - Russian Cossacks
The native land of the Russian Cossacks is defined by a line of the Russian town-fortresses located on the border with the steppe and str...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cossack: Encyclopedia Ii - Cossack - Popular Image Of Cossacks
Cossacks have long appealed to romantics as idealizing freedom and resistance to external authority, and their military exploits against ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cossack: Encyclopedia Ii - Cossack - Terminology
Cossack - Ukrainian Cossacks. Hetman - a Ukrainian Cossack supreme military leader Bulava - a ceremonial mace, a symbol of Hetman's au...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cossack: Encyclopedia Ii - Cossack - Cossack Organization
In early times, Cossack tribes were commanded by an ataman (later called hetman). He was elected by the tribe members at a Cossack rada, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian House Of Commons: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian House Of Commons - Committees
The Parliament of Canada uses committees for a variety of purposes. Committees consider bills in detail, and may make amendments. Other c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Speaker Of The British House Of Commons: Encyclopedia Ii - Speaker Of The British House Of Commons - Notable Elections
Though the election of a Speaker is normally non-partisan, there have been several controversial elections in history. For example, in 18...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Westminster System: Encyclopedia Ii - Westminster System - Key Characteristics
Important features of the Westminster system include: an executive branch usually made up of members of the legislature with the senior ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Serjeant-at-arms: Encyclopedia Ii - Serjeant-at-arms - United Kingdom And The Commonwealth
In the United Kingdom there are a number of Serjeants at Arms. The best known are those attached to the House of Lords, and the Serjeant ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian House Of Commons: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian House Of Commons - Officers
The House of Commons elects a presiding officer, known as the Speaker, at the beginning of each new parliamentary term, and also whenever...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian House Of Commons: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian House Of Commons - Qualifications
Under the Constitution Act, 1867, Parliament is empowered to determine the qualifications of members of the House of Commons. The present...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cossack: Encyclopedia Ii - Cossack - Cossack Organization
In early times, Cossack tribes were commanded by an ataman (later called hetman). He was elected by the tribe members at a Cossack rada, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Graduation: Encyclopedia Ii - Graduation - United Kingdom
Many university graduation ceremonies in the United Kingdom begin with a procession of academics, wearing academic regalia. This processi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cossack: Encyclopedia Ii - Cossack - Popular Image Of Cossacks
Cossacks have long appealed to romantics as idealizing freedom and resistance to external authority, and their military exploits against ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Papal Conclave: Encyclopedia Ii - Papal Conclave - Historical Voting Patterns
The newly elected pope often contrasts dramatically with his predecessor, a tendency expressed by the Italian axiom "After a fat pope a l...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Papal Conclave: Encyclopedia Ii - Papal Conclave - Modern Practice
In 1996, John Paul II promulgated a new Apostolic Constitution, called Universi Dominici Gregis (Shepherd of the Lord's Whole Flock), whi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian House Of Commons: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian House Of Commons - Current Composition
The House of Commons is currently not in session due to the dissolution of the 38th Canadian parliament. However, members of the governme...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Speaker Of The British House Of Commons: Encyclopedia Ii - Speaker Of The British House Of Commons - History
The office of Speaker is an ancient one, and is almost as old as Parliament itself. The earliest year for which a presiding officer has b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian House Of Commons: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian House Of Commons - Current Composition
The House of Commons is currently not in session due to the dissolution of the 38th Canadian parliament. However, members of the governme...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian House Of Commons: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian House Of Commons - Legislative Functions
Although legislation may be introduced in either House, most bills originate in the House of Commons. Further information: Act of Parlia...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian House Of Commons: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian House Of Commons - Procedure
Like the Senate, the House of Commons meets on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. The Commons Chamber is modestly decorated in green, in contrast...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian House Of Commons: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian House Of Commons - Relationship With The Government
Though it does not elect the Prime Minister, the House of Commons indirectly controls the premiership. By convention, the Prime Minister ...   » Read the article