The document discusses a Comenius school partnership project between students in Italy, UK, Germany and Spain about European citizenship. The students will compare their countries' constitutions, national anthems, and flags. It then focuses on the 150th anniversary of Italian unification, providing a short history of Italy's constitution including details on its signing in 1947 and core principles like sovereignty belonging to the people. The constitution is described as the fundamental compact binding citizens to society and expressing principles that are a reference for daily life.
The Italian Constitution was originally established in 1861 as the Statute of Albertino but was replaced in 1948 with the current Constitution of the Italian Republic. The current Constitution is based on principles of freedom, equality, and respect for individual rights. It establishes Italy as a democratic republic where sovereignty belongs to the people, who exercise their will through free and fair elections. The Constitution aims to guarantee equal social dignity and rights for all citizens regardless of personal characteristics or beliefs.
Italy is a parliamentary republic located in Southern Europe. Rome is its capital and largest city. While Roman Catholicism is no longer the official state religion, most Italians identify as Catholic. Italy is a founding member of the European Union and uses the euro currency. The government is a unitary parliamentary republic with a president as head of state and a prime minister as head of government. Politics are dominated by center-right and center-left coalitions led by parties like The People of Freedom and the Democratic Party.
Spain is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy with a democratic form of government. The Spanish Constitution, approved in 1978, defines Spain as a social and democratic state and establishes the country's system of government. Spain is divided into 17 autonomous communities and 2 autonomous cities, which have some legislative power over local matters. The Spanish government consists of executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Citizens celebrate Constitution Day on December 6th and Columbus Day on October 12th.
This document outlines reforms to the Statute of Autonomy for Andalusia. It discusses Andalusia's history and identity as a region that has accumulated a rich cultural heritage from the confluence of many peoples and civilizations. It notes that after almost three decades operating under the 1978 Spanish Constitution, reforms are needed to further develop self-government and decentralization while also strengthening territorial cohesion and solidarity. The reforms aim to give new impulse to welfare, equality, social justice, and development within Andalusia and Spain.
Spain is organized into 17 autonomous communities and 2 autonomous cities according to its 1978 constitution. The constitution established a democratic parliamentary monarchy with separation of powers and sovereignty residing in the people. It specifies that Spain is territorially organized into municipalities, provinces, and autonomous communities. Each autonomous community has its own statutes but all Spanish people have equal rights across the country.
Constitution Writing in Athens and the U.S.A ERyan123
The document discusses constitutions in Ancient Greece and Athens. It explains that Athens had the first known constitution, which established democracy and granted political rights to lower social classes. The Athenian constitution placed citizens into three social classes and required military service of all citizens. While not a written document, it established the basic rules and government of Athens. The US Constitution was influenced by the Athenian constitution in establishing democracy.
The document discusses constitutions in Ancient Greece and Athens. It explains that the Athens constitution was one of the first forms of government that was not a monarchy, and established democracy. The Athens constitution granted political rights to lower social classes and wanted all citizens to be equal under the law. It also established three social classes and outlined military service duties for citizens. While not a single written document, the Athens constitution was influential in establishing some of the first principles of democratic government.
The Italian Constitution was originally established in 1861 as the Statute of Albertino but was replaced in 1948 with the current Constitution of the Italian Republic. The current Constitution is based on principles of freedom, equality, and respect for individual rights. It establishes Italy as a democratic republic where sovereignty belongs to the people, who exercise their will through free and fair elections. The Constitution aims to guarantee equal social dignity and rights for all citizens regardless of personal characteristics or beliefs.
Italy is a parliamentary republic located in Southern Europe. Rome is its capital and largest city. While Roman Catholicism is no longer the official state religion, most Italians identify as Catholic. Italy is a founding member of the European Union and uses the euro currency. The government is a unitary parliamentary republic with a president as head of state and a prime minister as head of government. Politics are dominated by center-right and center-left coalitions led by parties like The People of Freedom and the Democratic Party.
Spain is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy with a democratic form of government. The Spanish Constitution, approved in 1978, defines Spain as a social and democratic state and establishes the country's system of government. Spain is divided into 17 autonomous communities and 2 autonomous cities, which have some legislative power over local matters. The Spanish government consists of executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Citizens celebrate Constitution Day on December 6th and Columbus Day on October 12th.
This document outlines reforms to the Statute of Autonomy for Andalusia. It discusses Andalusia's history and identity as a region that has accumulated a rich cultural heritage from the confluence of many peoples and civilizations. It notes that after almost three decades operating under the 1978 Spanish Constitution, reforms are needed to further develop self-government and decentralization while also strengthening territorial cohesion and solidarity. The reforms aim to give new impulse to welfare, equality, social justice, and development within Andalusia and Spain.
Spain is organized into 17 autonomous communities and 2 autonomous cities according to its 1978 constitution. The constitution established a democratic parliamentary monarchy with separation of powers and sovereignty residing in the people. It specifies that Spain is territorially organized into municipalities, provinces, and autonomous communities. Each autonomous community has its own statutes but all Spanish people have equal rights across the country.
Constitution Writing in Athens and the U.S.A ERyan123
The document discusses constitutions in Ancient Greece and Athens. It explains that Athens had the first known constitution, which established democracy and granted political rights to lower social classes. The Athenian constitution placed citizens into three social classes and required military service of all citizens. While not a written document, it established the basic rules and government of Athens. The US Constitution was influenced by the Athenian constitution in establishing democracy.
The document discusses constitutions in Ancient Greece and Athens. It explains that the Athens constitution was one of the first forms of government that was not a monarchy, and established democracy. The Athens constitution granted political rights to lower social classes and wanted all citizens to be equal under the law. It also established three social classes and outlined military service duties for citizens. While not a single written document, the Athens constitution was influential in establishing some of the first principles of democratic government.
The document analyzes and compares the constitutions of the United States and Italy. Both constitutions were drafted as rejections of their countries' antidemocratic pasts - the US Constitution rejected British rule, while Italy's rejected fascism. However, their approaches differ: the US Constitution focuses on limiting government power, while Italy's grants extensive rights to citizens. Both establish similar governmental structures, but Italy's constitution provides for more social and economic rights like healthcare and equal pay. Overall, the constitutions demonstrate the different historical experiences that shaped each country.
Spain is organized into 17 autonomous communities and 2 autonomous cities. It is also divided into 50 provinces which are made up of municipalities. The Spanish state is organized this way according to the 1978 Spanish Constitution, which established a democratic and social state with separation of powers and sovereignty residing in the people. The constitution was approved in 1978 and establishes Spain's political and territorial organization.
This document discusses amending or revising the Philippine constitution. It explains that the constitution can be changed through a cumbersome process rather than ordinary legislation, and that sovereignty resides with the people who must approve any changes. It distinguishes that an amendment changes part of the constitution while revision rewrites the entire document. The steps for changing the constitution involve proposals from the upper house, lower house of Congress, or a constitutional convention, with final approval requiring a plebiscite of qualified voters. People can also directly propose amendments through a petition process.
- Spain is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy with a head of state monarch and a democratically elected parliament.
- The Spanish Constitution, approved in 1978, establishes Spain as a democratic state with sovereignty residing in the people.
- Power is divided between the executive branch led by a prime minister and cabinet, the legislative branch consisting of the Congress of Deputies and Senate, and the judicial branch headed by the Supreme Court and Constitutional Court.
Politics And Governance With Phil. Constitution boaraileeanne
The document discusses the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines. It begins by defining what a constitution is and describing different types of constitutions. It then provides details on the framing and ratification of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, including that it was drafted by a Constitutional Commission and ratified by plebiscite. The document concludes by outlining the Preamble and several Articles of the 1987 Constitution pertaining to principles, policies, and rights.
This document summarizes key sections of Article II of the Philippine Constitution. It outlines the Philippines' democratic and republican form of government, with sovereignty residing in the Filipino people. It also establishes supremacy of civilian authority over the military and declares the prime duty of government is to serve and protect the people. Additionally, it covers policies on foreign relations, nuclear weapons, poverty alleviation, human rights, and roles of key groups in nation-building like youth, women, laborers, and local governments. The document provides an overview of foundational principles and policies established in the Article.
1. The document discusses concepts related to states and governments including definitions of a state, key elements of states, and theories of state origin.
2. It also covers the concept of constitutions, the preamble of constitutions, and types of governments and constitutions.
3. The summary specifically defines key Philippine constitutional concepts - the national territory comprises the Philippine archipelago and waters, seabed, insular shelves and other areas over which it has sovereignty. It also defines related maritime zones.
The document provides an overview of the key concepts and principles of the Philippine Constitution. It defines what a constitution is and explains that the Philippine Constitution is the supreme law of the land. It also describes the key principles and policies established in the Constitution like the Philippines being a democratic republic, renouncing war, civilian supremacy over the military, and separation of church and state. The summary highlights the Constitution's definition of the national territory and establishment of basic rights and duties of the people and government.
This document is the Spanish Constitution passed by the Cortes Generales (Parliament) on October 31, 1978 and ratified by referendum on December 7, 1978. It establishes Spain as a social and democratic state under the rule of law. It defines Spain as an indivisible nation and recognizes the right to self-government of its nationalities and regions. It also establishes Castilian as the official language while protecting other Spanish languages.
Once independence was achieved, each state began writing a constitution to govern themselves. The states knew they needed governments to control the people, so most states wrote constitutions that outlined the laws, principles, organization, and processes of the government. These early constitutions stated the rights of citizens and limited the power of the government. They also included bills of rights to protect freedoms like trial by jury, freedom of religion, and freedom of the press due to fears of powerful governments after the revolution.
Portugal has a parliamentary democratic republic government with an executive branch led by a Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. Legislative power is shared between the government and the unicameral Assembly of the Republic. The two main political parties are the center-right Social Democratic Party currently in power, and the center-left Socialist Party which is now the opposition. Pedro Passos Coelho of the Social Democratic Party has been Prime Minister since 2011.
Democracy and political system in portugalLuisMilitao
Miguel Fernandes
Teacher: Prof. Dr. João Pedroso
School: Escola Secundária de Loures
Subject: History and Civics
Date: June 2013
Title: Democracy and Political System in Portugal
The document discusses questions and answers related to the 1987 Philippine Constitution. It begins by defining a constitution as a set of rules that govern how a country exercises its sovereignty. It then outlines the key concerns addressed in the Philippine Constitution such as territory, principles/policies, bill of rights, citizenship, suffrage, the legislative, executive and judicial branches, and methods for amendment. The document provides examples of individual rights, state policies on education, and distinguishes between laws and statutes. It summarizes the qualifications for Philippine citizenship and voting rights.
The preamble establishes the authority of the Filipino people in ordaining and promulgating the constitution with God's aid. It aims to build a just and humane society through a government that promotes the common good while securing independence, democracy, and peace under the rule of law. Key changes in the 1987 constitution included inserting phrases about building a just society, emphasizing the rule of law, and including love as a governing principle to unite Filipinos.
The so-called "public demand" for a "constituent assembly" and "New Constitution" is then only the institutionalization of this "new way of social and political organization" , which is already fully operational within the State of Chile. This is the fundamental process, the "mechanism" to be used for implementation is totally secondary.
To do this, the "Councils" or "Soviets" Chileans are already operating at all levels of government, and all that remains is to formalize the transfer of forces and institutional transfer of power in the direction and political control of the State which give them the new "democratic citizen" Constitution.
We will, then, a new "Republic of Councils" .
The document provides an overview of different Philippine constitutions throughout history:
1) The Code of Kalantiaw and Kartilya ng Katipunan were early constitutions that established rules for regions in the Philippines.
2) The Malolos Constitution of 1899 was the basic law of the First Philippine Republic after independence from Spain.
3) The 1935 and 1973 constitutions established the framework of the national government under American rule and the Marcos dictatorship, respectively.
4) After the People Power Revolution, the 1987 constitution was drafted to replace the 1973 constitution and ensure democratic freedoms following the Marcos regime. It established the current framework of the Philippine government.
The document summarizes key concepts about the Philippine Constitution including the necessity of studying citizenship and government. It defines the state as a community of people inhabiting a territory with its own government. The elements of a state are identified as the people, territory, and government which exercises sovereignty. Several theories for the origin of the state are discussed, including the divine right theory, necessity theory, paternalistic theory, and social contract theory. The forms of government are categorized by the number exercising power (monarchy, aristocracy, democracy) and the extent of central government powers (unitary, federal). The relationship between executive and legislative branches is also defined as either parliamentary or presidential.
Politicsandgovernancewithphil constitution-091020093200-phpapp02John Kent Gines
The document discusses the meaning and classification of constitutions. It can be broadly defined as the set of rules that establish and limit governmental powers. More specifically, the Philippine constitution is the written instrument that establishes the fundamental powers of the Philippine government and distributes them among branches.
Constitutions can be classified in several ways: by origin (conventional/enacted vs cumulative/evolved), by form (written vs unwritten), and by amendment process (rigid/inelastic vs flexible/elastic). The Philippine constitution is conventional/enacted, written, and rigid/inelastic.
The document then discusses the framing and ratification of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, which was drafted by a Constitutional Commission and
This summarizes the key elements of the Philippine Constitution:
1) It establishes the Philippines as a democratic and republican state where sovereignty resides with the people.
2) It outlines the national territory and declares principles like promoting social justice, protecting human rights and the family, and pursuing an independent foreign policy.
3) It establishes a Bill of Rights that protects civil liberties like freedom of speech, religion, press, and due process, and prohibits torture.
The foregoing proposed Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines was approved by the Constitutional Commission of 1986 on the twelfth day of October, Nineteen hundred and eighty-six, and accordingly signed on the fifteenth day of October, Nineteen hundred and eighty-six at the Plenary Hall, National Government Center, Quezon City, by the Commissioners whose signatures are hereunder affixed.
Att. patrizia giannini fordham university new york 19 july 2013 - electroni...Amministratore Bluefactor
This document discusses the differences between electronic discovery (e-discovery) in the European Union and United States. EU data protection laws strictly regulate personal data as a fundamental right and impose limitations on processing and transferring personal data outside of the EU. In contrast, US civil discovery rules allow for broad collection of relevant information. This creates conflicts for US companies with EU affiliates involved in US litigation. Potential solutions include anonymizing personal data, obtaining protective orders, and following EU data transfer requirements.
The organisation of civil justice in italy att. silvia giannini - giannini ...Amministratore Bluefactor
This document provides an overview of the organization of civil justice in Italy. It describes the four levels of civil courts: 1) Justice of the Peace, which handles smaller claims and acts as conciliators; 2) Ordinary Courts, which serve as courts of first instance; 3) Courts of Appeal, which hear appeals from lower courts and make rulings based on both facts and law; and 4) the Supreme Court of Cassation, which is the highest court and ensures uniform interpretation and application of the law across the country. The document outlines the roles and jurisdiction of each court level.
The document analyzes and compares the constitutions of the United States and Italy. Both constitutions were drafted as rejections of their countries' antidemocratic pasts - the US Constitution rejected British rule, while Italy's rejected fascism. However, their approaches differ: the US Constitution focuses on limiting government power, while Italy's grants extensive rights to citizens. Both establish similar governmental structures, but Italy's constitution provides for more social and economic rights like healthcare and equal pay. Overall, the constitutions demonstrate the different historical experiences that shaped each country.
Spain is organized into 17 autonomous communities and 2 autonomous cities. It is also divided into 50 provinces which are made up of municipalities. The Spanish state is organized this way according to the 1978 Spanish Constitution, which established a democratic and social state with separation of powers and sovereignty residing in the people. The constitution was approved in 1978 and establishes Spain's political and territorial organization.
This document discusses amending or revising the Philippine constitution. It explains that the constitution can be changed through a cumbersome process rather than ordinary legislation, and that sovereignty resides with the people who must approve any changes. It distinguishes that an amendment changes part of the constitution while revision rewrites the entire document. The steps for changing the constitution involve proposals from the upper house, lower house of Congress, or a constitutional convention, with final approval requiring a plebiscite of qualified voters. People can also directly propose amendments through a petition process.
- Spain is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy with a head of state monarch and a democratically elected parliament.
- The Spanish Constitution, approved in 1978, establishes Spain as a democratic state with sovereignty residing in the people.
- Power is divided between the executive branch led by a prime minister and cabinet, the legislative branch consisting of the Congress of Deputies and Senate, and the judicial branch headed by the Supreme Court and Constitutional Court.
Politics And Governance With Phil. Constitution boaraileeanne
The document discusses the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines. It begins by defining what a constitution is and describing different types of constitutions. It then provides details on the framing and ratification of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, including that it was drafted by a Constitutional Commission and ratified by plebiscite. The document concludes by outlining the Preamble and several Articles of the 1987 Constitution pertaining to principles, policies, and rights.
This document summarizes key sections of Article II of the Philippine Constitution. It outlines the Philippines' democratic and republican form of government, with sovereignty residing in the Filipino people. It also establishes supremacy of civilian authority over the military and declares the prime duty of government is to serve and protect the people. Additionally, it covers policies on foreign relations, nuclear weapons, poverty alleviation, human rights, and roles of key groups in nation-building like youth, women, laborers, and local governments. The document provides an overview of foundational principles and policies established in the Article.
1. The document discusses concepts related to states and governments including definitions of a state, key elements of states, and theories of state origin.
2. It also covers the concept of constitutions, the preamble of constitutions, and types of governments and constitutions.
3. The summary specifically defines key Philippine constitutional concepts - the national territory comprises the Philippine archipelago and waters, seabed, insular shelves and other areas over which it has sovereignty. It also defines related maritime zones.
The document provides an overview of the key concepts and principles of the Philippine Constitution. It defines what a constitution is and explains that the Philippine Constitution is the supreme law of the land. It also describes the key principles and policies established in the Constitution like the Philippines being a democratic republic, renouncing war, civilian supremacy over the military, and separation of church and state. The summary highlights the Constitution's definition of the national territory and establishment of basic rights and duties of the people and government.
This document is the Spanish Constitution passed by the Cortes Generales (Parliament) on October 31, 1978 and ratified by referendum on December 7, 1978. It establishes Spain as a social and democratic state under the rule of law. It defines Spain as an indivisible nation and recognizes the right to self-government of its nationalities and regions. It also establishes Castilian as the official language while protecting other Spanish languages.
Once independence was achieved, each state began writing a constitution to govern themselves. The states knew they needed governments to control the people, so most states wrote constitutions that outlined the laws, principles, organization, and processes of the government. These early constitutions stated the rights of citizens and limited the power of the government. They also included bills of rights to protect freedoms like trial by jury, freedom of religion, and freedom of the press due to fears of powerful governments after the revolution.
Portugal has a parliamentary democratic republic government with an executive branch led by a Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. Legislative power is shared between the government and the unicameral Assembly of the Republic. The two main political parties are the center-right Social Democratic Party currently in power, and the center-left Socialist Party which is now the opposition. Pedro Passos Coelho of the Social Democratic Party has been Prime Minister since 2011.
Democracy and political system in portugalLuisMilitao
Miguel Fernandes
Teacher: Prof. Dr. João Pedroso
School: Escola Secundária de Loures
Subject: History and Civics
Date: June 2013
Title: Democracy and Political System in Portugal
The document discusses questions and answers related to the 1987 Philippine Constitution. It begins by defining a constitution as a set of rules that govern how a country exercises its sovereignty. It then outlines the key concerns addressed in the Philippine Constitution such as territory, principles/policies, bill of rights, citizenship, suffrage, the legislative, executive and judicial branches, and methods for amendment. The document provides examples of individual rights, state policies on education, and distinguishes between laws and statutes. It summarizes the qualifications for Philippine citizenship and voting rights.
The preamble establishes the authority of the Filipino people in ordaining and promulgating the constitution with God's aid. It aims to build a just and humane society through a government that promotes the common good while securing independence, democracy, and peace under the rule of law. Key changes in the 1987 constitution included inserting phrases about building a just society, emphasizing the rule of law, and including love as a governing principle to unite Filipinos.
The so-called "public demand" for a "constituent assembly" and "New Constitution" is then only the institutionalization of this "new way of social and political organization" , which is already fully operational within the State of Chile. This is the fundamental process, the "mechanism" to be used for implementation is totally secondary.
To do this, the "Councils" or "Soviets" Chileans are already operating at all levels of government, and all that remains is to formalize the transfer of forces and institutional transfer of power in the direction and political control of the State which give them the new "democratic citizen" Constitution.
We will, then, a new "Republic of Councils" .
The document provides an overview of different Philippine constitutions throughout history:
1) The Code of Kalantiaw and Kartilya ng Katipunan were early constitutions that established rules for regions in the Philippines.
2) The Malolos Constitution of 1899 was the basic law of the First Philippine Republic after independence from Spain.
3) The 1935 and 1973 constitutions established the framework of the national government under American rule and the Marcos dictatorship, respectively.
4) After the People Power Revolution, the 1987 constitution was drafted to replace the 1973 constitution and ensure democratic freedoms following the Marcos regime. It established the current framework of the Philippine government.
The document summarizes key concepts about the Philippine Constitution including the necessity of studying citizenship and government. It defines the state as a community of people inhabiting a territory with its own government. The elements of a state are identified as the people, territory, and government which exercises sovereignty. Several theories for the origin of the state are discussed, including the divine right theory, necessity theory, paternalistic theory, and social contract theory. The forms of government are categorized by the number exercising power (monarchy, aristocracy, democracy) and the extent of central government powers (unitary, federal). The relationship between executive and legislative branches is also defined as either parliamentary or presidential.
Politicsandgovernancewithphil constitution-091020093200-phpapp02John Kent Gines
The document discusses the meaning and classification of constitutions. It can be broadly defined as the set of rules that establish and limit governmental powers. More specifically, the Philippine constitution is the written instrument that establishes the fundamental powers of the Philippine government and distributes them among branches.
Constitutions can be classified in several ways: by origin (conventional/enacted vs cumulative/evolved), by form (written vs unwritten), and by amendment process (rigid/inelastic vs flexible/elastic). The Philippine constitution is conventional/enacted, written, and rigid/inelastic.
The document then discusses the framing and ratification of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, which was drafted by a Constitutional Commission and
This summarizes the key elements of the Philippine Constitution:
1) It establishes the Philippines as a democratic and republican state where sovereignty resides with the people.
2) It outlines the national territory and declares principles like promoting social justice, protecting human rights and the family, and pursuing an independent foreign policy.
3) It establishes a Bill of Rights that protects civil liberties like freedom of speech, religion, press, and due process, and prohibits torture.
The foregoing proposed Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines was approved by the Constitutional Commission of 1986 on the twelfth day of October, Nineteen hundred and eighty-six, and accordingly signed on the fifteenth day of October, Nineteen hundred and eighty-six at the Plenary Hall, National Government Center, Quezon City, by the Commissioners whose signatures are hereunder affixed.
Att. patrizia giannini fordham university new york 19 july 2013 - electroni...Amministratore Bluefactor
This document discusses the differences between electronic discovery (e-discovery) in the European Union and United States. EU data protection laws strictly regulate personal data as a fundamental right and impose limitations on processing and transferring personal data outside of the EU. In contrast, US civil discovery rules allow for broad collection of relevant information. This creates conflicts for US companies with EU affiliates involved in US litigation. Potential solutions include anonymizing personal data, obtaining protective orders, and following EU data transfer requirements.
The organisation of civil justice in italy att. silvia giannini - giannini ...Amministratore Bluefactor
This document provides an overview of the organization of civil justice in Italy. It describes the four levels of civil courts: 1) Justice of the Peace, which handles smaller claims and acts as conciliators; 2) Ordinary Courts, which serve as courts of first instance; 3) Courts of Appeal, which hear appeals from lower courts and make rulings based on both facts and law; and 4) the Supreme Court of Cassation, which is the highest court and ensures uniform interpretation and application of the law across the country. The document outlines the roles and jurisdiction of each court level.
Electronic discovery (e-discovery) procedures differ significantly between the EU and US. In the EU, data protection is considered a human right and the Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC strictly regulates processing of personal data. E-Discovery of personal data requires consent or legitimate interest balanced with individual rights. In contrast, US civil procedures allow broad discovery of relevant information. This creates conflicts for US companies with EU affiliates subject to both rules. Potential solutions include filtering personal data, anonymization, and protective orders, but companies may still face risks under both regulatory regimes.
The Constitutional Convention of 1787 saw competing plans between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan, with debates around state vs national power. There were also conflicts around slavery and representation that led to compromises, such as proportional representation in the House but equal representation in the Senate, and counting slaves as 3/5 of a person for representation. The Constitution established a federal system with separation of powers and checks and balances between the national and state governments.
The Presentation will provide information on History of Constitution, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy, etc...
The document summarizes key aspects of the Italian constitution and government system. It establishes Italy as a democratic republic founded on labor with sovereignty held by the people. The constitution guarantees several fundamental rights and freedoms. Legislative power is held by the bicameral parliament consisting of the Chamber of Deputies and Senate. Executive power lies with the Council of Ministers led by the Prime Minister. The judiciary is independent. Other topics covered include the role of the President, referendums, and the division of powers between national and regional levels of government.
Questions Of Social Studies Lala Gualdron2lala gualdron
The document contains 50 questions about Colombian constitutional history and government. It asks about topics like the number of constitutions Colombia had before 1886, elements of each constitution regarding administrative subdivisions and the president, when slavery was abolished, constitutional amendments, states of siege, the position of the Catholic Church, and the structure and roles of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government.
1) President Marcos declared martial law in 1972 which interrupted the Constitutional Convention convened to draft a new constitution.
2) A referendum was held in 1973 and the new constitution drafted under Marcos' dictatorship was ratified. It shifted to a parliamentary system with the Prime Minister as head of government.
3) The 1973 Constitution remained in force until the 1986 People Power Revolution ousted Marcos and a new Constitutional Commission was formed to draft a new charter reflecting the ideals of the Filipino people.
The 1973 Constitution of the Philippines established a parliamentary system of government, vesting legislative power in the National Assembly. A Prime Minister was elected as head of government and commander-in-chief, while a President served as head of state. The judicial power was vested in the Supreme Court. The Constitution also established independent bodies like the Civil Service Commission and Commission on Audit. It was drafted by a constitutional convention and ratified by citizen assemblies, going into effect in January 1973.
The document discusses the history and key features of constitutions in the Philippines. It explains that a constitution is the supreme law that establishes the framework of government and protects fundamental rights. It then summarizes the main constitutions in Philippine history, including the Malolos Constitution of 1899, the 1935 Commonwealth Constitution, the 1943 Japanese-sponsored constitution, the 1973 martial law constitution, and the 1987 post-People Power Constitution. The 1987 Constitution divided government power among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches and recognized sovereignty as residing in the Filipino people.
The document discusses multiculturalism and pluralism in Italy based on its constitution. It provides an overview of key articles that promote non-discrimination (Article 3), protect linguistic minorities (Article 6), recognize the independence of the Catholic Church and state (Article 7), and guarantee religious freedom (Article 8). It also discusses Italy's history of being a country of both emigration and recent immigration. Statistics are provided showing increases in the foreign national population in Italy from 2003 to 2011, with over 4.5 million foreign nationals residing there in 2011, comprising 7.5% of the total population.
Poland is a parliamentary republic located in Central Europe. It has a population of about 38 million people. The government has three branches: the executive, led by the president and prime minister; the legislature, consisting of the Sejm and Senate; and the judiciary, headed by the Supreme Court. The constitution guarantees fundamental human rights and freedoms.
The document contains 20 questions about Colombia's constitutional history and government. It asks about the number of constitutions Colombia had prior to 1886, when slavery was abolished, the concept of a "state of siege," important constitutional amendments, requirements to become president, the functions of congress and the supreme court, and other topics related to Colombia's political system over time.
The document contains 20 questions about Colombia's constitutional history and government. It asks about the number of constitutions Colombia had prior to 1886, when slavery was abolished, the concept of a "state of siege," important constitutional amendments, requirements to become president, the functions of congress and the supreme court, and other topics related to Colombia's political system over time.
The document contains 20 questions about Colombia's constitutional history and government. It asks about the number of constitutions Colombia had prior to 1886, when slavery was abolished, the concept of a "state of siege," important constitutional amendments, requirements to become president, the functions of congress and the supreme court, and other topics related to Colombia's political system over time.
The document contains 20 questions about Colombia's constitutional history and government. It asks about the number of constitutions Colombia had prior to 1886, when slavery was abolished, the concept of a "state of siege," important constitutional amendments, requirements to become president, the functions of congress and the supreme court, and other topics related to Colombia's political system over time.
The document contains 20 questions about Colombia's constitutional history and government. It asks about the number of constitutions Colombia had prior to 1886, when slavery was abolished, the concept of a "state of siege," important constitutional amendments, requirements to become president, the functions of congress and the supreme court, and other topics related to Colombia's political system over time.
The social and economic rights under the law of the republic of cyprusCriton Tornaritis
The document discusses the social and economic rights enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of Cyprus. It traces the origin and evolution of these rights from older constitutions that focused on political and civil rights to more modern constitutions that include socioeconomic rights. The Cypriot constitution, influenced by international agreements, aims to balance individual liberties with social welfare. It guarantees citizens the right to a decent existence, social security, work, and the freedom to choose a profession or business activity. The state has a duty to enact laws protecting workers and providing social insurance.
Introduction to the Study of Government and ConstitutionMark Jhon Oxillo
The document provides an overview of key concepts related to government and the Philippine constitution. It defines a state as having four elements: people, territory, government, and sovereignty. It then describes the three branches of government in the Philippines - the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Finally, it summarizes the 1987 Philippine constitution, outlining its 18 articles that cover topics like citizenship, suffrage, national economy, social justice, and the process for amending the constitution.
A constitution establishes the rules and laws governing a country, including defining the rights of citizens and delineating the powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government. Slavery was abolished at different times in various countries between the late 18th and early 19th centuries. A constitutional reform modifies existing rules in a constitution to address issues that hinder development or harm society. A state of siege grants special powers to a government during serious situations like natural disasters or civil unrest.
The document summarizes key aspects of the Spanish Constitution of 1978. It describes how the constitution established Spain as a social and democratic rule of law state based on principles of freedom, justice, equality, and pluralism. It also recognizes Spain as a parliamentary monarchy and guarantees autonomy for nationalities and regions while promoting solidarity. The constitution ensures civil liberties and rights while prohibiting discrimination and prioritizing participation, justice, and protection of vulnerable groups.
Spain is a democratic country based on its 1978 constitution. It has a separation of powers between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The legislative branch includes the Congress and Senate, which make laws. The executive branch is the national government including the prime minister and ministers. The judicial branch interprets laws through courts and tribunals. Spain is also divided into 17 autonomous communities and 2 autonomous cities, each with their own regional government. The European Union aims to promote peace, security, and economic integration between countries through institutions like the European Parliament, Council, and Commission.
The document discusses key aspects of establishing the Australian constitution and early Commonwealth government, including:
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This document provides an overview of the conceptual framework and historical development of constitutions in Ethiopia. It discusses key concepts like the meaning of a constitution and constitutionalism. It then outlines the historical origins and evolution of constitutions from early civilizations like the Babylonians, Hebrews, Romans, and Greeks. It notes that the first written constitution in Ethiopia was introduced in 1931 to gain international recognition, but it did not provide genuine freedoms. The 1931 constitution was revised in 1955 due to factors like the federation of Eritrea with Ethiopia. The document also describes the traditional Ethiopian constitutional documents of Fetha Negest and Kibre Negest, and outlines the purposes and forms that constitutions can take.
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Government carried out extensive research on parents' concerns and knowledge of the curriculum. They developed a toolkit to help educators effectively communicate with parents about Curriculum for Excellence. The curriculum aims to raise standards, improve knowledge, and develop skills through a broad education from ages 3 to 18. It focuses on preparing students for an evolving world by nurturing them to be successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens, and effective contributors.
This document discusses a Comenius project involving students from Scuola Secondaria di 1 grado Padre Pio in Altamura, Italy visiting Valladolid, Spain. The students are preparing to answer questions from their Spanish peers about Valladolid. The questions cover the history and origins of Valladolid's name, prominent writers associated with the city, landmarks like the Plaza Mayor and Campo Grande park, and cultural activities in Valladolid like cinema, museums, nightlife, and festivals. The students hope their visit and Comenius project will help the European youth feel more connected.
A typical German breakfast includes cold cuts, cheeses, breads and spreads. An Italian breakfast is light, often just coffee and a pastry. A full Scottish breakfast contains eggs, bacon, sausage, beans and tomatoes. A Spanish breakfast is also light, with coffee and crackers or pastries. Lunches include pasta, soups and sandwiches in Italy and Germany, haggis and pies in Scotland, and garlic soup and lamb in Spain. Dinners feature various sausages and dumplings in Germany, antipasti and risottos in Italy, meat and vegetables in Scotland, and salads, eggs and fruit in Spain.
A typical German breakfast includes cold cuts, cheeses, breads and spreads. An Italian breakfast is light, often just coffee and a pastry. A full Scottish breakfast contains eggs, bacon, sausage, beans and tea. A Spanish breakfast is also light, with coffee and crackers or muffins. For lunch, Germans may have potato salad and schnitzels while Italians eat pasta dishes and fried pastries. Scots enjoy creamy soups and haggis and Spaniards eat garlic soup. For dinner, Germans and Italians center meals around sausages and pastas/risottos while Scots have meat and two veg with gravy and Spaniards eat salads, eggs and fruit.
The document provides an overview of the Italian school system from nursery school through university education. It describes the typical school year and week structure, subjects taught at different levels, and types of secondary schools that students can choose from including liceo, technical institutes, and professional schools. It also briefly outlines the university system and funding programs available. The purpose is to outline the Italian education system for students in partner schools in other countries involved in a Comenius exchange program.
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The document discusses how Carnival is celebrated in Altamura, Italy. It describes traditions like dressing up in masks and costumes, parades with decorated floats, dancing and singing in the streets. The last day of Carnival is Shrove Tuesday, when a straw puppet representing Carnival is burned in the town square, symbolizing the end of the festivities. People then visit family and friends, exchange gifts of food, and have a large communal meal together in the evening before the period of Lenten penance begins.
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The document describes Easter traditions in Altamura, Italy. It discusses traditions like giving chocolate Easter eggs as gifts, attending religious services during Holy Week, and having a large feast on Easter Sunday that includes foods like lasagna, roast lamb, fruit, and Easter cake. It also mentions traditions on Easter Monday of going to the countryside or seaside for entertainment after the religious observances. The document includes a recipe for a traditional Easter cake in Italy called "Scarcelle" that is shaped into forms like doves, rings or horses.
The document describes Carnival celebrations in Altamura, Italy. It discusses traditions like dressing in masks and costumes, parades with music and dancing in the streets, and making a straw puppet that is burned in the town square on the last day of Carnival. Carnival ends with eating traditional foods together like sausages, cheese, and fried figs. Although Carnival marks a period of feasting, Ash Wednesday begins a time of penitence. The students wish to learn about Carnival traditions in other countries and share a recipe for Nuvole, a typical Carnival cake.
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1. Comenius Multilateral school Partnerships 2010 - 2012
European Youth – The Citizens of Tomorrow
Scuola Secondaria di 1°grado „Padre Pio‟ – Altamura – IT
St. Luke's High School - Barrhead - UK
Apian-Gymnasium Ingolstadt - Ingolstadt - DE
Colegio La Immaculada "Misioneras Seculares de Jesus Obrero
– Valladolid - ES
2. Hello everybody!
We are the students of 3^ H – Padre Pio School – Altamura.
We are working together with Scottish, Spanish
and German students on a Comenius project
about European Citizenship.
We already know that to be European citizen means to have respect for each
country‟s culture, traditions, history and religions, which form the basis of the society.
We are allcitizens of our country and in spite of all differencies,
we are all European citizens.
We want to preserve our country individual cultural heritage
without losing our roots.
By this work we want to compare our different Constitution,
National Anthems and flags.
3. A short history of our Constitutions, National Anthems, Flags.
4. Anniversary of the unification of Italy
On March 17, 2011 is the day of the 150th anniversary of
the unification of Italy.
We want to celebrate this special event with a short history
of our Constitution.
Il 17 marzo 2011 è il giorno del 150à l‟anniversario dell‟unità d‟Italia.
Vogliamo celebrare questo evento con una breve storia della nostra costituzione.
This logo has three Italian flags representing the 50 º, 100 º and 150 º
anniversary of the unification of Italy. The symbol is intended to recall
the courage, dreams and joy that characterized the process unit,
was designed and inspired by the flight of birds, the swollen sails and
parties.
Il simbolo ha lo scopo di ricordare il coraggio, il sogno e la gioia che
caratterizzarono il processo unitario, ed è stato disegnato ispirandosi
al volo degli uccelli, a delle vele gonfie e alle feste. emblem of the Italian Republic
5. The Italian Constitution
The Constitution of the Italian Republic was enacted by the Constituent Assembly
on 22 December 1947.
The text was promulgated in the extraordinary edition of Gazzetta Ufficiale No.
298 on 27 December 1947.
Original copy of the The head of state, Enrico De Nicola, the president of the
Gazzetta Ufficiale - Constituent Assembly Umberto Terracini and the president
27 dec. 1947. of Consiglio Alcide De Gasperi signing the Constitution - 22
december,1947
The Italian Constitution
6. The Constituent Assembly was elected by universal suffrage on 2 June 1946, at the same time as a
referendum on the abolition of the monarchy. The Constitution came into force on 1 January 1948,
one century after the Statuto Albertino had been enacted.
The Statuto Albertino remained in force after the unificazione del Regno d‟Italia and Benito
Mussolini's March on Rome in 1922, but it had become devoid of substantive value.
L'Assemblea Costituente, formata da 75 deputati,
si assume il compito di preparare una nuova costituzione
in sostituzione dello Statuto Albertino, concesso
il 4 marzo 1848 da Carlo Alberto,re del Piemonte e Sardegna, ai
suoi sudditi.
Lo Statuto era una Costituzione flessibile, poiché
modificabile con legge ordinaria. Il re controllava tutti i
poteri dello Stato. L‟attenuarsi dei poteri del re portò
alla monarchia parlamentare.
Dopo il periodo totalitaristico di Benito Mussolini,
legato alla seconda guerra mondiale, e la liberazione
nazionale del nazi-fascismo del 2 giogno 1946, King Carlo Alberto signing
si svolse un referendum per affidare al popolo la scelta the Statuto Albertino - 4 March, 1848
tra monarchia e repubblica.
Per la prima volta gli italiani votarno a suffragio universale.
Il presidente dell‟Assemblea costituente Umberto Terracini, il presidente della the Statuto Albertino
repubblica Enrico De Nicola, e il presidente del Consiglio Alcide De Gasperi
firmarono la costituzione il 22 dicembre 1947.
7. The Constitution is composed of 139 articles The Constitution of the Italian Republic
and arranged into three main parts:
Principi Fondamentali, the Fundamental Principles (articles 1–12);
Part I concerning the Diritti e Doveri dei Cittadini, or Rights
and Duties of Citizens (articles 13–54); and Part II the Ordinamento
della Repubblica, or Organisation of the Republic (articles 55–139);
followed by 18 Disposizioni transitorie e finali, the Transitory and
Final Provisions.
La Costituzione Italiana è composta da 139 articoli ed è divisa
Fundamental Principles in due parti, precedute dai Principi fondamentali, che vanno
Rights and Duties of Citizens
dall‟art.1 all‟art. 12
La Parte Prima si occupa dei diritti e dei doveri dei cittadini.
Organisation of the Republic La Parte Seconda si occupa dell‟ordinamento della Repubblica.
Transitory and Final Provisions
Concludono il testo costituzionale le disposizioni transitorie e
finali.
RIGIDITA‟
It is difficult to modify the Constitution; to do so (under Article 138) requires two readings in each House
of Parliament and, if the second of these are carried with a simple majority (i.e. 50%+1) rather than two-
thirds, a referendum.Under Article 139, the republican form of government cannot be reviewed
Una delle caratteristiche più importanti della nostra Costituzione è la sua RIGIDITA‟:
le sue disposizioni, infatti, non possono essere modificate con le leggi ordinarie. Art . 138-139
8. Art 1
Italy is a Democratic Republic, based on labour.
Sovereignty belongs to the people who exercise it in the forms
and limits of the Constitution.
Article 1 sets out in a solemn way the result of the referendum on June 2, 1946: Italy is a republic.
Access to republic is not dynastic inheritance and belonging, but by election and limited to a time
fixed by law.
The Italian state is not a dynastic family wealth that can be transmitted through heredity but it is
instead a “res publica”, just one thing of all. The citizens are not subjects and should be allowed to
exercise their sovereignty.
For this article 1 establishes the democratic character of the republic: from the Greek: demos, people,
and kratie, power.
It means that the sovereignty, the power to command and to make policy choices that affect the
community, belongs to the people.
With the right to vote (Art. 48), any citizen chooses its own representatives to which the actual care
of public affairs is delegated.
The nation is founded on work. All citizens must contributed to the welfare and common progress.
9. Art 1
L‟Italia è una Repubblica democratica, fondata sul lavoro.
La sovranità appartiene al popolo, che la esercita nelle forme
e nei limiti della costituzione.
L‟articolo 1 fissa in modo solenne il risultato del referendum del 2 giugno 1946: l „Italia è una
repubblica.
L‟accesso ad esse non avviene per ereditarietà e per appartenenza dinastica, ma, appunto, per
elezione, e la durata in carica non può mai essere vitalizia ma limitata ad un tempo fissato dalla
legge.
Lo Stato non è un patrimonio familiare e dinastico che si possa trasmettere ereditariamente come
un bene qualsiasi, ma è invece una "res publica", appunto una cosa di tutti.
I cittadini non sono sudditi e devono essere messi in condizione di esercitare la loro sovranità.
Per questo l‟articolo 1 stabilisce il carattere democratico della repubblica: dal greco: demos,
popolo e kratìa, potere, si intende che la sovranità, cioè il potere di comandare e di compiere le
scelte politiche che riguardano la comunità, appartiene al popolo.
Con il diritto di voto (art. 48 Cost.), ogni cittadino sceglie i propri rappresentanti a cui viene
delegata non la sovranità, ma la cura effettiva degli affari pubblici.
La Nazione è fondata sul lavoro. Tutti i cittadini devono contribuire con il loro lavoro , al
benessere e al progresso comune.
10. The Constitution of the Italian Republic
The Italian Constitution is the fundamental compact which binds the citizen to the
society and its institutions. It was born out of the values of democracy, antifascism,
refusal of any totalitarianism which moved the people against the dictatorship all over
Europe.
The principles it expresses are the point of reference for the daily life of every citizen.
The Government decided to translate and to print the fundamental principles and the
first part of the constitution in nine different languages in order to allow those people
who want to live in our country to know the contents and the values of our laws, to
become true citizens.
Our being citizens, be we born in Italy or not, results from our deep identification with
all rights and duties contained in the Republic charter. Its carrying values adhere to the
Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations, which is at the basis of
the pacific cohabitation between peoples.
This is the only way to be involved in the life of our country and to consolidate
its freedom, democracy, social justice, non-violence: the four cardinal points of
the Italian Republic.
11. The Constitution of the Italian Republic
La Costituzione italiana è il patto fondamentale che lega I cittadini alla società e alle sue
istituzioni. E 'nata dai valori della democrazia, dell‟antifascismo, rifiuto di ogni
totalitarismo, contro la dittatura in tutta Europa.
I principi che essa esprime sono il punto di riferimento per la vita quotidiana di ogni
cittadino.
Il governo ha deciso di tradurre e stampare i Principi Fondamentali e la prima parte della
Costituzione, in nove lingue diverse per permettere a quelle persone che vogliono vivere nel
nostro paese, di conoscere i contenuti e i valori delle nostre leggi e diventare veri cittadini.
La nostra Costituzione aderisce alla Dichiarazione dei Diritti dell‟Uomo, adottata dalle
Nazioni Unite, che è alla base della convivenza pacifica tra popoli. Questo è l‟unico modo
per essere coinvolti
nella vita del nostro paese e per consolidare la sua libertà, democrazia,giustizia sociale, la
non violenza: punti fondamentali della Repubblica italiana.
12. Brothers of Italy,
Fratelli d'Italia Italy has woken,
L'Italia s'è desta, Bound Scipio „s helmet
Dell'elmo di Scipio Upon her head.
S'è cinta la testa. Where is Victory?
Dov'è la Vittoria? Let her bow down,
Le porga la chioma, For God created her
Ché schiava di Roma
Iddio la creò.
Slave of Rome.
Let us join in a cohort,
The Italian National Anthem: Il Canto degli Italiani
Stringiamoci a coorte We are ready to die,
Siam pronti alla morte Italy has called, yes!
Dall'Alpi a Sicilia From the Alpes to Sicily.
L'Italia chiamò, yes! Legnano
We were for centuries Dovunque è Legnano,
Ogn'uom di Ferruccio is everywhere;
Noi siamo da secoli downtrodden, derided,
Ha il core, ha la mano, Every man has the heart
Calpesti, derisi, because we are not one people,
I bimbi d'Italia and hand of Ferruccio
Perché non siam popolo, because we are divided.
Si chiaman Balilla, The children of Italy
Perché siam divisi. Let one flag, one hope
Il suon d'ogni squilla Are all called Balilla:
Raccolgaci un'unica gather us all.
I Vespri suonò. Every trumpet blast
Bandiera, una speme: The hour has struck
Stringiamoci a coorte sounds the Vesperi.
Di fonderci insieme for us to unite.
Siam pronti alla morte Let us join in a cohort,
Già l'ora suonò. Let us join in a cohort,
L'Italia chiamò. We are ready to die,
Stringiamoci a coorte We are ready to die,
Italy has called us.
Siam pronti alla morte Italy has called, yes!
L'Italia chiamò., yes! Son giunchi che piegano
Le spade vendute: Mercenary swords,
Let us unite, let us love one
Già l'Aquila d'Austria they're feeble reeds.
Uniamoci, amiamoci, another,
Le penne ha perdute. The Austrian eagle
l'Unione, e l'amore For union and love
Il sangue d'Italia, Has already lost its plumes.
Rivelano ai Popoli Reveal to the people
Il sangue Polacco, The blood of Italy
Le vie del Signore; The ways of the Lord.
Bevé, col cosacco, and the Polish blood
Giuriamo far libero Let us swear to set free
Ma il cor le bruciò. It drank, along with the Cossack.
Il suolo natìo: The land of our birth:
Stringiamoci a coorte But it burned its heart.
Uniti per Dio United, for God,
Siam pronti alla morte Let us join in a cohort,
Chi vincer ci può? Who can overcome us?
L'Italia chiamò, si! We are ready to die,
Stringiamoci a coorte Let us join in a cohort,
Italy has called, yes!
Siam pronti alla morte We are ready to die,
L'Italia chiamò., si! Italy has called, yes.
13. The Italian National Anthem: Il Canto degli Italiani
IlCanto degli Italiani (The Song of the Italians) is the Italian national anthem.
It is best known among Italians as Inno di Mameli (Mameli's Hymn), after the author of the lyrics,
or Fratelli d'Italia (Brothers of Italy), from its opening line.
Il Canto degli Italiani è l'inno nazionale italiano.
E 'meglio conosciuta tra gli italiani come Inno di Mameli (dal nome dell‟autore dei testi,o
Fratelli d'Italia , dalla sua linea di apertura.
The words were written in the autumn of 1847 in Genoa,
by the then 20-year-old student and patriot Goffredo Mameli,
in a climate of popular struggle for unification and independence
of Italy which foreshadowed the war against Austria.
Le parole sono state scritte nell'autunno del 1847 a Genova, Goffredo Mameli,
da Goffredo Mameli (20), studente e ptriota,in un clima di lotta popolare per
l'unificazione e l'indipendenza d'Italia, che prefigurava la guerra contro l'Austria.
Two months later, they were set to music in Turin by another Genoese, Michele
Novaro. The hymn enjoyed widespread popularity throughout the period of the
Risorgimento and in the following decades.
Due mesi dopo, sono stati messi in musica a Torino da un altro
genovese, Michele Novaro. L'inno ha goduto di popolarità diffusa per
tutto il periodo del Risorgimento e nei decenni successivi.
Michele Novaro
14. The Italian National Anthem: Il Canto degli Italiani
After unification (1861) the adopted national anthem was the Marcia
reale ,the Royal March (or Fanfara Reale), official hymn of the royal
house of Savoy composed in 1831 to order of Carlo Alberto di Savoia. The
Marcia Reale remained the Italian national anthem until Italy became a
republic in 1946.
Dopo l'unificazione (1861) l'inno nazionale è stata adottata la Marcia Reale, la Marcia Reale (o Fanfara Reale),inno ufficiale della
casa reale di Savoia, composto nel 1831 per ordine di Carlo Alberto di Savoia.
La Marcia Reale è rimasto l'inno nazionale italiano fino a quando l'Italia divenne una repubblica nel 1946.
Giuseppe Verdi, in his Inno delle Nazioni (Hymn of the Nations), composed for the London
international Exhibition of 1862, chose Il Canto degli Italiani – and not the Marcia Reale – to
represent Italy, putting it beside God save the Queen and the Marseillase.
Giuseppe Verdi, nel suo Inno delle Nazioni (Inno delle Nazioni), composta per il London InternationalEsposizione del 1862, ha scelto
Il Canto degli Italiani - e non la Marcia Reale - a rappresentare l'Italia,mettendolo accanto God Save the Queen e alla Marsigliese.
In 1946 Italy became a republic, and on October 12, 1946, Il Canto degli Italiani was provisionally
chosen as the country's new national anthem. This choice was made official in law only on November
17, 2005, almost 60 years later.
Nel 1946 l'Italia divenne una repubblica, e il 12 ottobre 1946, Il Canto degli Italiani è stato provvisoriamente scelto come
nuovo inno nazionale del paese. Questa scelta è stata ufficializzata dalla legge solo il 17 novembre 2005, quasi 60 anni dopo.
15. The Tricolore: the Italian flag
The flag of the Republic is the Italian tricolour: green, white, and red,
in three vertical bands of equal dimensions.
( art. 12 of the Constitution – 1947)
La bandiera italiana è il Tricolore italiano: Verde, bianco e rosso, a tre bande verticali di eguali dimensioni.
( art. 12 della Costituzione - 1947)
It was adopted in its current form on 1 January 1948, with the promulgation of the republican
constitution and the end of the reign of the House of Savoy.
Fu adottata nella forma attuale il 1° gennaio 1948
in seguito alla promulgazione l della costituzione
e la fine del regno dei Savoia.
Article 292 "Insult of or damage to the flag or other emblem
of the state" of the criminal code protects the Italian flag.
On January 7 of each year the Italian flag is the protagonist
of the National Day flag.
L'articolo 292 «Vilipendio o danneggiamento alla bandiera o ad altro emblema
dello Stato» del Codice Penale tutela la bandiera italiana. Il 7 gennaio di La bandiera sventola sulla sommità
ogni anno la bandiera italiana è protagonista della giornata nazionale della bandiera. del Palazzo del Quirinale
16. The Tricolore: the Italian flag
The first to come up with the tricolor flag two students from the University of Bologna,
Luigi Zamboni (Bologna), and John Baptist De Rolandis (Asti), they were patriots and joined in the fall
of 1794 white and red of their cities to green, color of hope in an Italy united and prosperous.
These three colors soon became symbols of a rebellion that animated and united by now all of Italy.
The red and then became a symbol of the blood of the fallen.
I primi a ideare la bandiera tricolore furono due patrioti e studenti dell'Università di Bologna, Luigi Zamboni (Bologna), e
Giovanni Battista de rolandis (Asti), che nell'autunno del 1794 unirono il bianco e il rosso delle rispettive città al verde, colore
della speranza in un'Italia unita e prospera.
Questi tre colori divennero presto i simboli di una rivolta che animava e univa ormai tutta l'Italia: il Risorgimento. Il rosso
divenne quindi anche simbolo del sangue dei caduti.
The first entity to use the Italian tricolour was the Cispadane republic in
1797, after Napoleon‟s victorious army crossed Italy . During this time
many small republics of Jacobin inspiration supplanted the ancient
absolute states and almost all, with variants of colour,
Used flags characterised by three bands of equal size, clearly inspired by
the French model of 1790. Bandiera cispadana - 1797
Il primo ente ad utilizzare il tricolore italiano fu la Repubblica Cispadana nel 1797, dopo esercito vittorioso di Napoleone
attraversato l'Italia. Durante questo periodo molte piccole repubbliche di ispirazione giacobina soppiantato gli antichi Stati assoluti
e quasi tutte, con varianti di colore, bandiere caratterizzate utilizzato da tre bande di uguali dimensioni, chiaramente ispirate al
modello francese del 1790.
17. The Tricolore: the Italian flag
The flag was maintained until 1802, when it was renamed the
Napoleonic Italian Republic, and a new flag was adopted, this time
with a red field carrying a green square within a white lozenge.
La bandiera è stata mantenuta fino al 1802, quando fu rinominata la Repubblica
italiana napoleonica, e una nuova bandiera fu adottata, questa volta con un campo Repubblica italiana- 1802
rosso e un quadrato verde all'interno di una losanga bianca.
Between 1848 and 1861, a sequence of events led to the independence and unification of Italy; this
period of Italian history is known as the Risorgimento, or resurgence. During this period, the tricolore
became the symbol which united all the efforts of the Italian people towards freedom and independence
Tra il 1848 e il 1861, una sequenza di eventi ha portato l'indipendenza e l'unità d'Italia. Questo periodo della
storia italiana è conosciuta come il Risorgimento,. Durante questo periodo, il tricolore è diventato il simbolo che unisce
tutti gli sforzi del popolo italiano verso la libertà e l'indipendenza.
The Italian tricolour, defaced with the Savoyan coat of arms, was first adopted as
war flag by the Kingdom of sardinia–Piedmont army in 1848. In his Proclamation
to the Lombard-Venetian people, Charles Albert said "... In order to show more clearly
with exterior signs the commitment to Italian unification, We want that Our troops ...
have the Savoy shield placed on the Italian tricolour flag." Bandiera del Regno Italiano
1861
Il tricolore italiano, deturpato dallo stemma dei Savoia fu adottato come bandiera di guerra dall‟esercito del Regno di
Sardegna-Piemonte nel 1848. Nel suo proclama al popolo del Lombardo-Veneto Carlo Alberto disse: "... al fine di
mostrare più chiaramente con segni esteriori l'impegno per l'unificazione italiana, vogliamo che le nostre truppe ... abbiano
lo scudo sabaudo sulla bandiera tricolore italiano.
18. Italian presidential standard
The President of Italy
Giorgio Napolitano , (born 29 June 1925)
is the 11th and current President of the Italian Republic.
His election took place on 10 May 2006, and his term
started with the swearing-in ceremony held on 15 May
2006. He lives in Rome at Palazzo del Quirinale.
Giorgio Napolitano è l‟attuale Presidente dell‟Italia. E‟ stato eletto il 10 Maggio 2006 .
Il suo mandato scadrà il 15 Maggio del 2013.
E‟ l‟undicesimo presidente e risiede a Roma presso il Palazzo del Quirinale.
The President of the Italian Republic is the the head of state of Italy
and, as such, is intended to represent national unity and guarantee
that Italian politics comply with the Constitution.
The president's term of office lasts for seven years. He is elected by
Parliament in joint session of the Chamber and the Senate.
The election must be held in the form of secret ballot.
Il Presidente della Repubblica è il capo dello Stato e rappresenta
l‟unità del nostro paese. E‟ eletto, a scrutinio segreto, dal Parlamento
in seduta comune. Resta in carica sette anni.
Palazzo del quirinale
20. Copy of the
Spanish
Constitution
displayed at the
Palace of the
Cortes
Created – 31 October 1978
Ratified – 6 December 1978
Location – Congress of Deputies
Authors – “Fathers of the Constitution”
Signatories – Juan Carlos I
The Spanish Constitution is the fundamental law of the
Kingdom of Spain
21. It was enacted on foot of the 1978 referendum, as part of
the Spanish transition to democracy
It was preceded by many previous constitutions of Spain
22. Origins
The constitutional history of
Spain dates back to the
Constitution of 1812
After the death of dictator Francisco
Franco in 1975, a general election in
1977 convened the Constituent Cortes
(the Spanish Parliament, in its
capacity as a constitutional assembly)
for the purpose of drafting and
approving the constitution
23. A seven-member panel was selected among
the elected members of the Cortes to work
on a draft of the Constitution to be
submitted to the body. These came to be
known, as the media put it, as the padres
de la Constitución or "fathers of the
Constitution"
These seven people were
chosen to represent the wide
(and often, deeply divided)
political spectrum within the
Spanish Parliament, while the
leading role was given to then
ruling party and now defunct
Unión de Centro Democrático
(UCD).
24. The constitution was approved by
the Cortes Generales on October
31, 1978, and by the Spanish
people in a referendum on
December 6, 1978. 88% of voters
supported the new constitution
Finally, it was promulgated
by King Juan Carlos on
December 27. It came into
effect on December 29, the
day it was published in the
Official Gazette
Constitution Day on December 6 has since been
a national holiday in Spain
25. Section 1
1. Spain is hereby established as a
social and democratic State,
subject to the rule of law,
which advocates freedom,
justice, equality and political
pluralism as highest values of
its legal system .
2. National sovereignty belongs to
the Spanish people, from whom
all state powers emanate.
3. The political form of the
Spanish State is the
Parliamentary Monarchy
26. Section 2
The Constitution is based on the
indissoluble unity of the Spanish
Nation, the common and
indivisible homeland of all
Spaniards; it recognizes and
guarantees the right to self-
government of the nationalities
and regions of which it is
composed and the solidarity
among them all
27. Section 3
1. Castilian is the official Spanish
language of the State.All
Spaniards have the duty to know
it and the right to use it.
2. The other Spanish languages shall
also be official in the respective
Self-governing Communities in
Monument to the Constitution accordance with their Statutes.
in Madrid
3. The richness of the different
linguistic modalities of Spain is a
cultural heritage which shall be
specially respected and protected
28. The Constitution has been reformed once (Article
13.2, Title I) to extend to citizens of the
European Union the right to active and passive
suffrage (both voting rights and eligibility as
candidates) in local elections
30. Section 4
1. The flag of Spain consists of
three horizontal stripes: red,
yellow and red, the yellow
strip being twice as wide as
each red stripe.
2. The Statutes may recognize
flags and ensigns of the
Self-governing Communities.
These shall be used together
with the flag of Spain on
their public buildings and in
their official ceremonies
31. The origin of the current
flag of Spain is the naval
ensign of 1783, Pabellón
de la Marina de Guerra
under Charles III of
Spain
Throughout the 18th, 19th,
and 20th centuries, the
color scheme of the flag
remained intact, with the
exception of the Second
Republic period (1931–1939);
the only changes centered
on the coat of arms
32. Coat of arms of Spain
The Spanish coat of arms
symbolizes the country, the old
kingdoms of Spain, the Royal
Crown, the Imperial Crown, the
Constitutional monarchy, the
Spanish national motto: Plus Ultra,
and the Pillars of Hercules with
the Spanish geographic situation.
It was adopted on October 5, 1981
33. The Spanish coat of arms is
composed of six other arms and
some additional heraldic symbols
Kingdom of Kingdom of Kingdom of Kingdom of Kingdom of
Castile Leon Aragon Navarra Granada
Pillars of House of Imperial crown Spanish Royal
Hercules Bourbon crown
(Holy Roman
(Anjou Branch) Empire) (Heraldic crown)
35. The anthem, one of the oldest in the
world, was composed by Frederick the
Great of Prussia
36. The melody was first printed in a document dated 1761
and entitled Libro de Ordenanza de los toques militares de
la Infantería Española (The Spanish Infantry's Book of
Military Bugle and Fife Calls).
Though the Marcha Real
has no lyrics, words have
been written and used for
it in the past.
One version was used
during Alfonso XIII's reign
and another during General
Franco’s dictatorship;
however, none of them was
ever made official.
37. The national anthem has been played
without words since 1978, when the
lyrics that had been approved by
General Francisco Franco were
abandoned
38. After witnessing a rendition
of “You’ll Never Walk
Alone" at Anfield in 2007,
the President of the
Spanish Olympic Committee,
Alejandro Blanco, said he
felt inspired to seek lyrics
to La Marcha Real ahead
of Madrid’s bid to host the
2016 Olympic Games.
39. Military bands of the Spanish Armed Forces and the
Cuerpo Nacional de Policia and civilian Marching
bands and Concert bands play an A-major version of
the anthem adapted for wind bands
40. Being the National Anthem,
and in honor of the King and
Queen of Spain, it's a
common practice for all to
stand once it is played.
Even though it is also
played in church events,
respect for the King and
Queen (and the Royal Family
as well) is required by
everyone in attendance
41.
42. The constitution of the United Kingdom is the set of laws and principles under
which the United Kingdom is governed.
Unlike many other nations, the UK has no single core constitutional document.
In this sense, it is said not to have a written constitution, but much of the British
constitution is embodied in written documents, within statutes, court judgments,
and treaties. The constitution has other unwritten sources, including parliamentary
constitutional conventions and royal prerogatives.
Since the English Civil War, the bedrock of the British constitution has traditionally
been the doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty, according to which the statutes
passed by Parliament are the UK's supreme and final source of law. It follows that
Parliament can change the constitution simply by passing new Acts of Parliament.
There is some debate about whether this principle remains entirely valid today, in
part due to the UK's European Union membership.
43. In the 19th century, A.V. Dicey, a highly influential constitutional scholar and lawyer,
wrote of the twin pillars of the British constitution in his classic work An Introduction to
the Study of the Law of the Constitution (1885). These pillars are, first, the principle of
Parliamentary sovereignty; and, second, the rule of law. The former means that
Parliament is the supreme law-making body: its Acts are the highest source of English
Law (the concept of supreme parliamentary sovereignty is not recognised by Scots
Law, as repeated in MacCormick v Lord Advocate). The latter is the idea that all laws
and government actions conform to certain fundamental and unchanging principles.
These fundamental principles include equal application of the law: everyone is equal
before the law and no person is above the law, including those in power. Another is no
person is punishable in body or goods without a breach of the law: unless there is a
clear breach of the law, persons are free to do anything, unless the law says
otherwise; thus, no punishment without a clear breach of the law.
According to the doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty, Parliament may pass any
legislation that it wishes. By contrast, in countries with a codified constitution, the
legislature is normally forbidden from passing laws that contradict that constitution:
constitutional amendments require a special procedure that is more arduous than that
44. There are many Acts of Parliament which themselves have constitutional significance.
For example, Parliament has the power to determine the length of its own term. By the
Parliament Acts 1911 and 1949, the default length of a term of parliament is five years,
but this may be extended with the consent of both Houses. This power was most
recently used during World War II to extend the lifetime of the 1935 parliament in
annual increments up to 1945. However, the Sovereign retains the power to dissolve
parliament at any time on the advice of the Prime Minister. Parliament also has the
power to change the makeup of its constituent houses and the relation between them.
Examples include the House of Lords Act 1999 which changed the membership of the
House of Lords, the Parliament Acts 1911 and 1949 which altered the relationship
between the House of Commons and the House of Lords, and the Reform Act 1832
which made major changes to the system used to elect members of the House of
Commons.
The power extended to Parliament includes the power to determine the line of
succession to the British throne. This power was most recently used to pass His
Majesty's Declaration of Abdication Act 1936, which gave constitutional effect to the
abdication of Edward VIII and removed any of his putative descendants from the
succession. Parliament also has the power to remove or regulate the executive
powers of the Sovereign.
45. Parliament consists of the Sovereign, the House of Commons and the House of
Lords. The House of Commons consists of 650 members elected by the people
from single-member constituencies under a first past the post system. Following the
passage of the House of Lords Act 1999, the House of Lords consists of 26 bishops
of the Church of England (Lords Spiritual), 92 elected representatives of the
hereditary peers, and several hundred life peers. The power to nominate bishops of
the Church of England, and to create hereditary and life peers, is exercised by the
Sovereign on the advice of the Prime Minister. By the Parliament Acts 1911 and
1949 legislation may, in certain circumstances, be passed without the approval of
the House of Lords. Although all legislation must receive the approval of the
Sovereign (Royal Assent), no Sovereign has withheld such assent since 1708.
46. Constitutional Monarchy
The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy: succession to the British throne is
hereditary, governed by the principle of male preference primogeniture, but excludes
those who are, or who marry, Roman Catholics.
Under the British Constitution, sweeping executive powers, known as the royal
prerogative, are nominally vested in the Sovereign. In exercising these powers,
however, the Sovereign normally defers to the advice of the Prime Minister or other
ministers. This principle, which can be traced back to the Restoration, was most
famously articulated by the Victorian writer Walter Bagehot as "the Queen reigns, but
she does not rule".
47. In September 2002, the Scottish National Party (SNP) published a document, entitled
"A Constitution for a Free Scotland", which details their policy for the Constitution of a
future independent Scotland. This Constitution, which would come into effect
following Scotland's transition to independence, would set out the rights of citizens of
an independent Scotland, and define the powers and responsibilities of government
and parliament.
48. Aims and principles
The SNP Draft Constitution declares itself to be necessary "to protect the rights of
every Scottish citizen and to place restrictions on what politicians can and can't do".
The draft "envisages an inclusive Scotland that embraces its geographic and cultural
diversity, where its citizens are free from discrimination on any grounds in the exercise
of their constitutional rights". The intention is to "give voice to the Scottish people and
provide the means for us to take control of the decisions affecting our lives".
Article One, entitled "Constitution and People" sets out some of the foundations of the
Scottish State, including:
(1) The right of the people of Scotland to self-determination and national sovereignty.
(2) A declaration of Scotland's territorial claims to the mainland and islands of Scotland,
and to Scotland's offshore (oil and gas) resources.
(3) A declaration of constitutional supremacy: the Constitution is the supreme law and
any other legislation which is incompatible with the Constitution will therefore be null
and void.
(4) An inclusive definition of citizenship, with reserved rights of residency for non-
citizens resident in Scotland at the time of independence. Voting is from age 16.
Note that there is no preamble or declaration of principles, and no mention of
49. Article Two sets out the arrangement for the Head of State and the Executive:
(1) The Queen (Elizabeth II) would be retained as Head of State, with the title of "Queen
of Scots". The Union of 1603 – a personal union between the Scots Crown and that of
England – would thereby be maintained, even though the Union of 1707 – a
governmental union of two States and two Parliaments – would be dissolved.
(2) The Constitution for Scotland states that the monarch would hold title under the law
of Scotland, so presumably the Parliament of Scotland could, at some future time, alter
the law of succession in such a way that this personal union is dissolved. A Scottish
Parliament would also be able, if it so desired at some future time, to remove the
religious proscriptions which ban Roman Catholics from inheriting the Crown under the
Act of Settlement.
(3) Executive powers are vested in the Head of State, who is expected and required to
act on the advice of the Prime Minister and Ministers. The Prime Minister is to be elected
by Parliament, and Ministers are to be confirmed by Parliament. The government as a
whole is accountable to Parliament by means of a motion of confidence, in accordance
with the rules of the parliamentary system.
(4) When the Queen is not present in Scotland, the elected Presiding Officer (i.e.
Speaker) of Parliament would act as Head of State.
The SNP is committed to holding a referendum on the future of the monarchy within the
first term of a post-independence Parliament, but no explicit provision for this is made in
the proposed Constitution.
50. Article Three makes provision for a Parliament of Scotland, which will possess
legislative (law making) power, as well as being responsible for debating policies and
holding the Executive to account.
The Constitution makes a number of breaks from British constitutional practice which
were seen as radical in the 1970s but are, according to the SNP's Policy Paper, now
accepted as part of Scottish political life:
(1) The Parliament of Scotland will be unicameral, in keeping with the tradition of the old
Scottish Parliament before 1707 and that of the Devolved Scottish Parliament today.
(2) The Parliament will be elected by proportional representation. The SNP favours the
Single Transferable Vote system, but the exact electoral system used will be determined
by ordinary legislation.
(3) Parliament elected for four-year fixed terms. Early dissolution is permitted only if a
government enjoying parliamentary support cannot be formed: the Prime Minister cannot
dissolve Parliament at will. Parliament may also extend its term of office, in times of war,
for up to one year.
(4) To compensate for the lack of a second chamber, a minority veto procedure
(whereby two-fifths of the members of Parliament can delay a bill for up to a year,
subject to the right of the majority to refer the bill to the people in a referendum) is
included. This is intended to prevent rash legislation by a Parliamentary majority.
(5) A stronger committee system will also be instituted, with pre-legislative scrutiny of
legislation in parliamentary committees, although the Constitution is sparse on detail.
(6) Parliament would have control over declarations of war and the ratification of treaties.
Treaties which amend the Constitution (e.g. treaties of European integration) must be
passed by a three-fifths majority in Parliament and ratified by a national referendum.
51. Article Four recognises and guarantees the independence of elected local Councils,
which are also to be elected by proportional representation. The Islands authorities
(Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles) also have certain guaranteed privileges
which may not be removed by ordinary legislation.
Note: the constitutionally guaranteed status of local Councils was not included in the
1977 document, but has been included in the 2002 version.
Article Five of the Constitution recognises the independence of the judiciary:
(1) Judges are to be appointed by the Head of State on the advice of an independent
appointments commission, consisting of the Lord Advocate, the Presiding Officer of
Parliament, a Senator of the College of Justice and two impartial members elected by
Parliament.
(2) Judges may only be removed from office, for misconduct, by a two-thirds majority
vote of Parliament.
52. Article Six of the Constitution entrenches a number of fundamental rights and liberties,
including freedom of speech, religion, assembly, movement, privacy, fair trial, due
process etc. These are based on the European Convention on Human Rights.
Social and economic rights, such as entitlements to public housing, unemployment
benefit, pensions, public healthcare, and education, are included, but there is no
protection for trial by jury and no rule preventing double jeopardy.
The rights and liberties guaranteed in the Constitution may be waived during a State of
Emergency. A State of Emergency must be approved by a three-fifths majority of the
members of Parliament within two weeks, and may continue for up to three months,
after which it must be renewed by Parliament.
53. Other noteworthy features
(1) The SNP draft Constitution is noticeably shorter than most modern (post-1945 and
post-1989) European Constitutions, at around 6000 words.
(2) The relationships between the Executive and the Parliament are not clearly defined,
particularly with regard to the election of a Prime Minister and the procedure for votes of
confidence. This leaves scope for the regulation of these matters by law, standing orders
of Parliament, or, in the absence of such provision, by existing parliamentary custom.
(3) In contrast to contemporary European practice, the SNP's Constitution for Scotland
does not clearly distinguish between the respective roles of the Head of State and the
Executive (compare with the Constitutions of Spain or Sweden, where such a distinction
is explicitly made).
(4) The Constitution does specify the size of Parliament, only that it must be at least four
times the size of the Executive (the number of Ministers is limited to one-fifth of the
members of Parliament).
(5) The qualifications for membership of Parliament, and any incompatibilities between
membership of Parliament and other public offices, are unspecified. These matters are
subject to determination by Parliament, in accordance with the usual legislative process.
(6) There is no mention in the Constitution for an Auditor-General or an Ombudsman,
although both institutions currently exist in Scotland under Statute law. There is provision
for Freedom of Information, but no reference to the Scottish Information Commissioner.
55. Flower of Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Flùr na h-Alba, Scots: Flouer o Scotland) is a
Scottish song, used frequently at special occasions and sporting events. Although
Scotland has no official national anthem, Flower of Scotland is one of a number of
songs which unofficially fulfil this role, along with the older Scots Wha Hae, Scotland
the Brave and Highland Cathedral. It was written by Roy Williamson of the folk group
The Corries, and presented in 1967, and refers to the victory of the Scots, led by
Robert the Bruce, over England's Edward II at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314.
The song has been used as a National Anthem by the Scotland national rugby union
team, ever since the winger, Billy Steele, encouraged his team-mates to sing it on the
victorious Lions tour of South Africa in 1974. The song was adopted as the pre-game
anthem during the deciding match of the 1990 Five Nations Championship between
Scotland and England, which Scotland won 13–7 to win the Grand Slam. The Scottish
Football Association adopted "Flower of Scotland" as its pre-game national anthem in
1997 although it was first used by them in 1993. Usually only the first and third verses
are sung. The song was used as the victory anthem of Team Scotland at the
Commonwealth Games in 2010 replacing Scotland the Brave.
The tune was originally composed on the Northumbrian smallpipes which play in D and
have the benefit of keys on the chanter to achieve a greater range of notes.
Ewan McGregor performed the song in Magadan in 2004 for the filming of the TV show
Long Way Round journey.
In July 2006, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra conducted an online poll (publicised
by Reporting Scotland) in which voters could choose a national anthem from one of five
candidates. 10,000 people took part in the poll in which Flower of Scotland came out the
winner.
56.
57. 1.
O Flower of Scotland,
When will we see your like again 3.
That fought and died for Those days are past now
Your wee bit hill and glen. And in the past they must remain
And stood against him, But we can still rise now
Proud Edward's army, And be the nation again!
And sent him homeward That stood against him
To think again. Proud Edward's army
And sent him homeward
2. To think again.
The hills are bare now,
And autumn leaves lie thick and still
O'er land that is lost now, 4.
Which those so dearly held O Flower of Scotland,
That stood against him, When will we see your like again
Proud Edward's army That fought and died for
And sent him homeward Your wee bit hill and glen.
To think again. And stood against him,
Proud Edward's army,
And sent him homeward
To think again.
59. The Flag of Scotland, (Scottish Gaelic: Bratach nàiseanta na h-Alba, Scots: Banner o
Scotland), also known as Saint Andrew's Cross or the Saltire, is the national flag of
Scotland. As the national flag it is the Saltire, rather than the Royal Standard of
Scotland, which is the correct flag for all individuals and corporate bodies to fly in order
to demonstrate both their loyalty and Scottish nationality. It is also, where possible, flown
from Scottish Government buildings every day from 8am until sunset, with certain
exceptions.
According to legend, the Christian apostle and martyr Saint Andrew, the patron saint of
Scotland, was crucified on an X-shaped cross at Patras, (Patrae), in Achaea. Use of the
familiar iconography of his martyrdom, showing the apostle bound to an X-shaped cross,
first appears in the Kingdom of Scotland in 1180 during the reign of William I. This image
was again depicted on seals used during the late 13th century; including on one
particular example used by the Guardians of Scotland, dated 1286.
60. Use of a simplified symbol associated with Saint Andrew which does not depict his
image, namely the saltire, or crux decussata, (from the Latin crux, 'cross', and decussis,
'having the shape of the Roman numeral X'), has its origins in the late 14th century; the
Parliament of Scotland having decreed in 1385 that Scottish soldiers shall wear a white
Saint Andrew's Cross on their person, both in front and behind, for the purpose of
identification.
The earliest reference to the Saint Andrew's Cross as a flag is to be found in the Vienna
Book of Hours, circa 1503, where a white saltire is depicted with a red background. In
the case of Scotland, use of a blue background for the Saint Andrew's Cross is said to
date from at least the 15th century, with the first certain illustration of a flag depicting
such appearing in Sir David Lyndsay of the Mount's Register of Scottish Arms, circa
1542.
The legend surrounding Scotland's association with the Saint Andrew's Cross dates from
a 9th century battle, where Óengus II led a combined force of Picts and Scots to victory
over the Angles, led by Æthelstan. Consisting of a blue background over which is placed
a white representation of an X-shaped cross, the Saltire is one of Scotland's most
recognisable symbols.
61. The Royal Standard of Scotland, also known as the Banner of the King of Scots or
more commonly the Lion Rampant of Scotland, is the Scottish Royal Banner of Arms.
Used historically by the King of Scots, the Royal Standard of Scotland differs from
Scotland's national flag, The Saltire, in that its correct use is restricted by an Act of
the Parliament of Scotland to only a few Great Officers of State who officially
represent The Sovereign in Scotland. It is also used in an official capacity at Royal
residences in Scotland when The Sovereign is not present.
62. “Quarterly, First and Fourth Gules three lions passant guardant in pale Or armed
and langued Azure (for England), Second quarter Or a lion rampant within a
double tressure flory counter-flory Gules (for Scotland), Third quarter Azure a harp
Or stringed Argent (for Ireland), the whole surrounded by the Garter; for a Crest,
the imperial crown Proper; for Supporters, dexter a lion rampant guardant Or
crowned as the Crest, sinister a unicorn Argent armed, crined and unguled Proper,
gorged with a coronet Or composed of crosses patée and fleurs de lys a chain
affixed thereto passing between the forelegs and reflexed over the back also Or;
Motto 'Dieu et mon Droit’ below the shield.”
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71. The European Anthem
"Ode to Joy" is the anthem of the European Union
and the Council of Europe.It is the European Anthem.
The melody comes from the Ninth Symphony composed in
1823 by Ludwig Van Beethoven.
It is played on official occasions. A page from Beethoven's
original manuscript
In 1972, the Council of Europe adopted Beethoven's "Ode to Joy"
theme as its own anthem.
Without words, in the universal language of music, this anthem
expresses the ideals of freedom, peace and solidarity for which
Europe stands.
In 1985, it was adopted by EU heads of State and government as
the official anthem of the European Union.
It is not intended to replace the national anthems of the Member
States but rather to celebrate the values they all share and their
Composer Ludwig van Beethoven unity in diversity.
72. For the final movement of this symphony, Beethoven set to music the "Ode to Joy"
written in 1785 by Friedrich von Schiller.
This poem expresses Schiller's idealistic vision of the human race becoming brothers ,
a vision Beethoven shared.
Due to the large number of languages used in the European Union,
the anthem is purely instrumental.
Despite this, the lyrics are often sung by choirs or
ordinary people.
Several translations of the poem used by Beethoven as
well as original works have attempted to provide lyrics
Friedrich Schiller to the anthem in various languages.
It is used at the opening of Parliament after elections and at formal sittings, on
occasions such as Europe Day „and formal events such as the signing of treaties.
73. Original lyrics Rhymeless and literal
Latin lyrics
by Friedrich Schiller English translation of the Latin
by Peter Roland
German original version
Latin original
Freude, schöner Europe is united now
Est Europa nunc unita
Götterfunken, And united may it remain;
et unita maneat;
Tochter aus Elysium! One in diversity,
una in diversitate
May it contribute to world peace.
pacem mundi augeat.
Wir betreten feuertrunken,
May there forever reign in Europe
Semper regant in Europa
Himmlische, Dein Heiligtum. Faith and justice
fides et iustitia
Deine Zauber binden wieder, And freedom of the people
et libertas populorum
In a greater fatherland
in maiore patria.
Was die Mode streng geteilt,
Citizens, may Europe flourish,
Cives, floreat Europa,
Alle Menschen werden A great task calls on you.
opus magnum vocat vos.
Brüder,
Golden stars in the sky are
Stellae signa sunt in caelo
Wo Dein sanfter Flügel The symbols that shall unite us.
aureae, quae iungant nos
weilt
74. The Flag of Europe
The flag of Europe consists of a circle of 12
golden stars on an azure background.
It is the flag and emblem of the European Union and Council of Europe and is also often used to
symbolise the EU as a whole.
The Council of Europe gives the flag this symbolic description:
Against the blue sky of the Western world, the stars represent the peoples of Europe in a circle,
a symbol of unity. Their number shall be invariably set at twelve,
the symbol of completeness and perfection (Paris, 7–9 December 1955)
The Council of Europe's search for a symbol began in1950.
There were numerous proposals but a clear theme for stars and circles emerged.
The Consultative Assembly narrowed their choice to two designs.
75. One was by Salvador de Madariaga, the founder of the College of Europe,
who suggested a constellation of stars on a blue background (positioned according to capital cities,
with a large star for Strasbourg, the seat of the Council).
The second was a variant on this, the stars were arranged in a circle, by Arsène Heitz,
who worked at the Council's postal service and had submitted dozens of designs.
The Consultative Assembly favoured Heitz's design
The number twelve was chosen and Paul M. G. Lévy drew up the exact design of the new flag
as it is today in 1955
In June 1984 European Council summit in Fontainbleau stressed the importance of promoting
a European image and identity to citizens and the world and adopted it.
The number of stars does not vary according to the number of the nations, they are intended to represent
all the peoples of Europe.
Twelve was eventually adopted as a number with no political connotations and as a symbol of
perfection and completeness.
76. Arsène Heitz was inspired by the Book of Revelation.
the twelve-star halo of the Queen of Heaven were first mentioned in it:
"A great sign appeared in heaven, a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon underher feet,
and on her head a crown of twelve stars"
(a crown of stars can be interpreted as a “ Crown of Immortality”).
We can‟t forget that the date the flag was adopted, 8 December
1955,
coincided with the Catholic Feast of Immaculate Conception
of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a feast decreed in 1854 by Pope
Pius IX.
Madonna in Glory by Carlo Dolci, 1670
Blessing Madonna, stained glass window in Strasbourg Cathedral featuring the twelve stars.
77. The flag is used in certain sports arrangements where a unified Team Europe is represented.
European flag at victory of Europe over USA at the Ryder Cup.
In April 2004, the flag was flown in space f
or the first time by European Space Agency astronaut
André Kuipers while on board
the International Space Station.
Today the flag, the anthem, the motto „United in diversity‟, the euro
and Europe Day on 9 May will continue as symbols to express
the sense of community of the people in the European Union.
In Italy the European Flag must be displayed alongside the national flag
in official ceremonies and over public buildings.
Thanks to LLP - Comenius project, we learnt from each other. During the next year we will go on
exploring some other aspects of our countries.
The students of 3^ H – Padre Pio School
Altamura - IT