The Executive Branch and the U.S. Congress have constitutional responsibilities for U.S. foreign policy. Within the Executive Branch, the Department of State is the lead U.S. foreign affairs agency, and its head, the Secretary of State, is the President's principal foreign policy adviser, though other officials or individuals may have more influence on his foreign policy decisions. The Department advances U.S. objectives and interests in the world through its primary role in developing and implementing the President's foreign policy. The Dep ...

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United States Department of State, United States Department of State - History, United States Department of State - Duties and responsibilities, United States Department of State - Operating units

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The Prince of Naples is the hereditary head of the royal house of Savoy. As such he is involved directly in the activities of its affairs. With his father's abdication and exile in 1946, however, Victor Emmanuel holds no official Italian royal duties, as Italy is now a republic. King Umberto II, the last king of Italy, however, did not abdicate his position as fons honorum (or fount of honours). Indeed, when he left Italy, he took the hereditary Grand Masterships of the dynastic orders of his royal house with him. These ...

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Victor Emmanuel Prince of Naples, Victor Emmanuel Prince of Naples - Early life and family, Victor Emmanuel Prince of Naples - Royal duties, Victor Emmanuel Prince of Naples - Return to Italy, Victor Emmanuel Prince of Naples - Other honours, Victor Emmanuel Prince of Naples - Controversies

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The Queen of Spain is the executive president of the Queen Sofía Foundation, which in 1993 sent funds for relief in Bosnia, and is the honorary president of the Royal Board on Education and Care of Handicapped Persons and the Foundation for Aid for Drug Addicts. She takes special interest in programs against drug addiction, traveling to conferences in both Spain and abroad. The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía is nam ...

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Queen Sofia of Spain, Queen Sofia of Spain - Early Life and Family, Queen Sofia of Spain - Marriage and Family, Queen Sofia of Spain - Ancestry, Queen Sofia of Spain - Royal Duties, Queen Sofia of Spain - Trivia

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The Queen of Spain is the executive president of the Queen Sofía Foundation, which in 1993 sent funds for relief in Bosnia, and is the honorary president of the Royal Board on Education and Care of Handicapped Persons and the Foundation for Aid for Drug Addicts. She takes special interest in programs against drug addiction, traveling to conferences in both Spain and abroad. The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía is nam ...

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The Election Commission enjoys complete autonomy and is insulated from any kind of executive inteference. The body also functions as a quasi-judiciary body in matters of electoral disputes and other matters involving the conduct of elections. Its recommendations and opinions are binding on the President of India. However, the decisions of the body are liable for independent judiciary reviews by courts acting on electoral petitions. The Election Commission is responsible for planning and executing a whole gamut of complex opererations ...

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Election Commission of India, Election Commission of India - Structure, Election Commission of India - Powers and Duties, Election Commission of India - Chief Commissioners, Election Commission of India - Appointment & Tenure of Commissioners, Election Commission of India - External link

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In the summer of 1915 it was decided to send Hibernia out to the Dardanelles to provide gunnery support to the Allied landings on the Gallipoli peninsula. She arrived in September 1915 at the Royal Navy base at Mudros on the Greek island of Lemnos at the entrance to the Straits leading to the Black Sea. The sheltered waters of the Aegean Sea and the straits enabled Hibernia to use all her guns and she was employed in firing at Turkish targets on Gallipoli and the nearby Asia Minor shore. ...

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Augustus Agar, Augustus Agar - Victoria Cross, Augustus Agar - Early Life, Augustus Agar - Character, Augustus Agar - World War One: The Grand Fleet, Augustus Agar - The Dardanelles and Guard Duty, Augustus Agar - North Russia, Augustus Agar - Coastal Motor Boats, Augustus Agar - The Baltic and the Bolsheviks, Augustus Agar - Between the Wars, Augustus Agar - World War Two: HMS Emerald and the North Atlantic Convoys, Augustus Agar - Operation Lucid, Augustus Agar - Coastal Forces, Augustus Agar - HMS Dorsetshire, Augustus Agar - Japanese in the Indian Ocean, Augustus Agar - End of the Dorsetshire, Augustus Agar - Discussion of the Loss, Augustus Agar - Later Life, Augustus Agar - Assessment, Augustus Agar - Reference

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Following the royal wedding, the Duchess of Cornwall began to undertake a range of royal duties. Initially, these involved accompanying the Prince of Wales in his official duties. The Duchess also began undertake her own solo duties, visiting a hospital in Southampton. She attended the Trooping the Colour ceremony in London for the first time in June 2005, and made her first appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace afterwards. Following the July 7, 2005 London bombings, the Duchess accompanied the Prince to ...

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Camilla The Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla The Duchess of Cornwall - Early life, Camilla The Duchess of Cornwall - Family history, Camilla The Duchess of Cornwall - Relationship with the Prince of Wales, Camilla The Duchess of Cornwall - Marriage to the Prince of Wales, Camilla The Duchess of Cornwall - Royal duties, Camilla The Duchess of Cornwall - List of styles, Camilla The Duchess of Cornwall - Coat of arms, Camilla The Duchess of Cornwall - Notes

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Prince Willem-Alexander is an honorary member of the World Commission on Water for the 21st Century and patron of the Global Water Partnership, a body established by the World Bank, the UN, and the Swedish Ministry of Development. The prince is a member of the Raad van State, the highest council to the Dutch government that is chaired by his mother, Queen Beatrix. As part of his Royal duties, he holds commissions in the Dutch Army, Navy and Air Force and was a patron of the Dutch Olympic Games Committee until 1998 when he was made a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). On ...

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Willem-Alexander Prince of Orange, Willem-Alexander Prince of Orange - Heir Apparent and Titles, Willem-Alexander Prince of Orange - Early Life and Education, Willem-Alexander Prince of Orange - Work and Royal Duties, Willem-Alexander Prince of Orange - Leisure activities, Willem-Alexander Prince of Orange - Marriage, Willem-Alexander Prince of Orange - Children, Willem-Alexander Prince of Orange - External link

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This job Performs force protection duties, including use of deadly force. Protects nuclear and conventional weapons systems and other resources. Performs air base defense functions contributing to the force protection mission. Controls and secures terrain inside and outside military installations. Defends personnel, equipment, and resources from hostile forces. Operates in various field environments, performs individual, and team patrol movements, both mounted and dismounted, tactical drills, battle procedures, convoys, military operations o ...

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The Earl and Countess of Wessex carry out a full schedule of royal duties on behalf of the Queen, receiving civil list monies from the Queen of £141,000 per annum. The Earl has in recent years succeeded many of the roles of his father, the Duke of Edinburgh, who is reducing some of his roles due to age. The Earl is now President of the Commonwealth Games Federation, and opened the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Malaysia. He has also taken over the Duke's role in the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. His ot ...

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Prince Edward Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward Earl of Wessex - Early life, Prince Edward Earl of Wessex - Education, Prince Edward Earl of Wessex - Career, Prince Edward Earl of Wessex - Marriage, Prince Edward Earl of Wessex - Royal duties, Prince Edward Earl of Wessex - Dukedom of Edinburgh, Prince Edward Earl of Wessex - Titles and honours

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In addition to the title of Duke of Norfolk, the Dukes of Norfolk also hold the hereditary position of Earl Marshal, which has the duty of organizing state occasions such as the state opening of parliament. For the last five centuries, save some periods when it was under attainder, both the Dukedom and the Earl-Marshalship have been in the hands of the Howard family. According to The House of Lords Act 1999, due to his duties as Earl Marshal Norfolk is one of only two hereditary peers automatically admitted to the House of Lords, w ...

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Duke of Norfolk, Duke of Norfolk - History, Duke of Norfolk - Duties & Other Titles, Duke of Norfolk - Coat of Arms, Duke of Norfolk - Residences, Duke of Norfolk - The Dukes of Norfolk, Duke of Norfolk - Dukes of Norfolk first Creation 1397, Duke of Norfolk - Dukes of Norfolk second Creation 1481, Duke of Norfolk - Dukes of Norfolk third Creation 1483, Duke of Norfolk - Future Dukes of Norfolk, Duke of Norfolk - Knights of the Garter

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When the Civil War rolled across the land, Gregory returned to naval service to superintend the construction and fitting-out of naval vessels in private shipyards. Promoted to Rear Admiral 16 July 1862, he served throughout the four years of war and then retired again. Rear Admiral Gregory died in Brooklyn, New York on 4 October 1866 and was buried at New Haven, Connecticut. ...

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Francis Gregory, Francis Gregory - Early Life; Service during the War of 1812, Francis Gregory - Command Assignments 1820s to early 1830s, Francis Gregory - Command Assignments late 1830s to 1850s, Francis Gregory - Civil War Duty and Last Years, Francis Gregory - Legacy, Francis Gregory - Sources

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The agency has specific jurisdiction over all California state routes, U.S. Highways and Interstate highways, and also serves as a statewide patrol force, especially in unincorporated and lightly populated areas of the state. Its officers enforce the provisions of the California Vehicle Code (especially the prohibition on speeding), pursue fugitives spotted on the highways, and attend to all significant obstructions and accidents within their jurisdiction. They patrol in various vehicles including Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors, Che ...

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California Highway Patrol, California Highway Patrol - Highway Patrol Duties, California Highway Patrol - Special responsibilities, California Highway Patrol - Traditions, California Highway Patrol - Code of Honor, California Highway Patrol - Newhall Incident, California Highway Patrol - Mergers, California Highway Patrol - Media references

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The court levied taxes on the inhabitants of the kingdom, and voted on military expeditions. A formal vote for war would mobilize all the vassals of the kingdom. The court was the only judicial body for the nobles of the kingdom, hearing cases of murder, rape, assault, wardship, debt, recovery of slaves, sales and purchases of fiefs and horses, default of service, inheritance, and treason. Punishments included forfeiture of land and exile, or in extreme cases death. It was possible to escape punishment from the court by challenging all the a ...

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Haute Cour of Jerusalem, Haute Cour of Jerusalem - Composition of the court, Haute Cour of Jerusalem - Duties of the court, Haute Cour of Jerusalem - Factions within the court, Haute Cour of Jerusalem - The Assise sur la ligece, Haute Cour of Jerusalem - The court in the 13th century, Haute Cour of Jerusalem - Significance, Haute Cour of Jerusalem - Sources

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In the Roman Republic, the Pontifex Maximus was the highest office in the polytheistic Roman religion, which was very much a state cult. His was the most important of the Pontifices (plural of Pontifex), positions in the main sacred college (Collegium Pontificum), which he directed. Other members of this priesthood included the Rex Sacrorum (king of the sacred rites), the Flamines (each devoted to a major deity), the Vestales. During the early Republic, the Pontifex Maximus selected the members to hold these posts ...

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Pontifex Maximus, Pontifex Maximus - Etymology, Pontifex Maximus - Origins, duties, and development of the Pagan Pontifices, Pontifex Maximus - Legacy, Pontifex Maximus - Christian usage, Pontifex Maximus - The tradition of sovereign as High Priest, Pontifex Maximus - Popular culture, Pontifex Maximus - Incomplete list of Pontifices maximi, Pontifex Maximus - Furthermore

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In the Roman Republic, the Pontifex Maximus was the highest office in the polytheistic Roman religion, which was very much a state cult. His was the most important of the Pontifices (plural of Pontifex), positions in the main sacred college (Collegium Pontificum), which he directed. Other members of this priesthood included the Rex Sacrorum (king of the sacred rites), the Flamines (each devoted to a major deity), the Vestales. During the early Republic, the Pontifex Maximus selected the members to hold these posts ...

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Pontifex Maximus, Pontifex Maximus - Etymology, Pontifex Maximus - Origins duties and development of the Pagan Pontifices, Pontifex Maximus - Legacy, Pontifex Maximus - Christian usage, Pontifex Maximus - The tradition of sovereign as High Priest, Pontifex Maximus - Popular culture, Pontifex Maximus - Incomplete list of Pontifices maximi, Pontifex Maximus - Furthermore

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On 6 June 1944, Warspite took part in the Normandy Landings as part of the Eastern Task Force, firing on German positions to cover the landing at Sword Beach. She subsequently helped support the Americans on their beaches. She also helped support Gold Beach a few days later. Her guns worn out, she was soon sent to Rosyth to be regunned. On the way, she set off a magnetic mine, causing heavy damage, but made it to Rosyth safely. She received only partial repairs, enoug ...

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HMS Warspite 1913, HMS Warspite 1913 - Jutland, HMS Warspite 1913 - Armistice, HMS Warspite 1913 - Inter-war, HMS Warspite 1913 - Peace shattered, HMS Warspite 1913 - Indian Ocean, HMS Warspite 1913 - Return to the Mediterranean, HMS Warspite 1913 - The last duties, HMS Warspite 1913 - External link

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Directive principles of State Policy (DPSP's), given in part IV of the Constitution of India, are certain directions given to the central and state governments to establish a just society in the country. The government must keep them in mind while framing laws or policies. They are non-justiciable in nature and they aim at achieving social and economic democracy for establishing a welfare state. The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy has been borrowed from the Irish Constitution. Directive Principles are classified ...

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The current Duke of Kent carries out numerous duties for the monarchy, both military and civil. The present Duke of Kent has performed a number of state visits to Commonwealth nations on behalf of the Queen. He has also acted as Counsellor of State. His Royal Highness is the Grand Prior (or Grand Master) of the Order of St Michael and St George. He also attends the State Opening Parliament. He holds numerous other appointments in the military. The Duke of Kent holds the following subsidiary titles:

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Duke of Kent, Duke of Kent - History, Duke of Kent - Duties & Other Titles, Duke of Kent - Coat of Arms, Duke of Kent - Residence, Duke of Kent - The Dukes of Kent, Duke of Kent - Dukes of Kent First Creation 1710, Duke of Kent - Dukes of Kent and Strathearn 1799, Duke of Kent - Dukes of Kent Second Creation 1934, Duke of Kent - Future Dukes of Kent, Duke of Kent - Knights of the Garter, Duke of Kent - Earls of Kent, Duke of Kent - Dukes of Kent

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Fundamental rights are certain basic human rights essential for the all–round development of an individual's personality. DPSP's are guidelines to the government at all levels to be kept in mind while making laws and policies Fundamental rights are justiciable, which means a person can go to court if they are violated or encroached upon by another person or the government, whereas DPSP's are non–justic ...

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The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - 1st Battalion. The 1st Battalion (formerly the 33rd Regiment) returned to England in 1889 after a number of years stationed in India. In 1895, the Battalion deployed to Malta in the Mediterranean and returned home again in 1898. The 1st Battalion began the first year of the 20th century at war when it arrived in South Africa in 1900 as reinforcements for British forces fighting Boers in the Boer War. The Battalion took part in the Relief of Kimberley in February 1901 and ...

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The Duke of Wellington's Regiment, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - Formation and name, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - Duties of Empire 1881–1914, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - 1st Battalion, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - 2nd Battalion, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - World War I 1914–1918, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - 2nd Battalion, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - Other battalions, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - Inter-War 1919–1938, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - World War II 1939–1945, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - 1st Battalion, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - 2nd Battalion, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - Korean War 1952–1956, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - The Hook, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - Post-Korean War 1956–2005, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - Garrison duties, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - Bosnia 1994–1995, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - 1995–2003, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - Iraq 2003–2005, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - The future, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - Battle honours, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - Other information, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - Regimental colours, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - Victoria Cross recipients

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Princess Margaret began her royal duties at a very early age. She attended the silver jubilee of her grandparents, King George V and Queen Mary, aged 5 in 1935. She later attended her parents' coronation in 1937. Her first major royal tour occurred when she joined her parents and sister for a tour of South Africa in 1947. Her first solo tour was to the British colonies in the Caribbean in 1955. The Princess's main interests were welfare charities, music and ballet. She was President of the National Society and of the Royal Scottish So ...

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