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Topic: Constitution of Denmark

	Denmark - MSN Encarta
		Denmark became a constitutional monarchy, in which civil liberties were guaranteed and a bicameral (two-chamber) legislature was established to share legislative power with the Crown.
		In 1920 North Schleswig was incorporated into Denmark as a result of a plebiscite carried out in accordance with the terms of the Treaty of Versailles; the southern part of Schleswig had voted to remain in Germany.
		Denmark demonstrated a new international activism through modest participation in the Persian Gulf War (1990-1991), active encouragement and support for the newly independent Baltic states, and support for the rapid integration of the former communist states into a democratic and capitalist Europe.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761577747_10/Denmark.html (1095 words)

	DENMARK - LoveToKnow Article on DENMARK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Denmark, however, is nowhere low in the sense in which Holland is; the country is pleasantly diversified, and rises a little at the coast even though it remains flat inland.
		Population.The population of Denmark in 1901 was 2,449,540.
		Denmark was offered an alliance, the complete restitution of her fleet after the war, a guarantee of all her possessions, compensation for all expenses, and even territorial aggrandizement.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /D/DE/DENMARK.htm (20575 words)

	Denmark - Official Denmark - Constitution (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The Constitution of 1849 is based on the principle of distribution of power, putting the legislative power in the joint hands of the king and Parliament, and the judicial power with the independent courts.
		The Constitution promised the introduction of juries in major criminal and political cases, a promise that was not fulfilled until the 1916 Administration of Justice Act.
		The Constitution of 5 June 1953 abolished the Landsting and confirmed the parliamentary principle for the composition of the government.
	www.um.dk /Publikationer/UM/English/Denmark/kap1/1-9.asp (2882 words)

	History of Denmark (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Denmark's provinces in today's southwestern Sweden were lost in 1658, and Norway was transferred from the Danish to the Swedish crown in 1814, following the defeat of Napoleon, with whom Denmark was allied.
		Denmark remained neutral during World War I. Despite its declaration of neutrality at the beginning of World War II, it was invaded by the Germans in 1940 and occupied until liberated by the Allied forces in May 1945.
		Denmark became a charter member of the United Nations and was one of the original signers of the North Atlantic Treaty.
	www.historyofnations.net /europe/denmark.html (818 words)

	Constitution of Denmark - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Constitutional Act of the Kingdom of Denmark (Danish: Danmarks Riges Grundlov) was introduced on June 5, 1849 and effectively put an end to the absolute monarchy which had lasted since 1660-61.
		The Constitution of 1849 established a bicameral parliament, the Rigsdag, consisting of the Landsting and the Folketing.
		The constitution severely limited the monarch's power and secured basic human rights; the most recent amendment in 1953 abolished the Landsting and enabled women to inherit the throne.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Constitution_of_Denmark (201 words)

	History of Denmark - FreeEncyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		During the Viking period (8th century-11th century), Denmark was a great power based on the Jutland Peninsula, the Island of Zealand, and the southern part of what is now Sweden.
		Denmark's provinces in today's southwestern Sweden were lost in 1658, and Norway was transferred from the Danish to the Swedish crown in 1814, following the defeat of Napoleon, with whom Denmark was allied.
		Denmark became a charter member of the United Nations and was one of the original signers of the North Atlantic Treaty.
	openproxy.ath.cx /hi/History_of_Denmark.html (314 words)

	CAT Report - Denmark (1996)
		During the examination of Denmark's second periodic report, the Da-nish rules were discussed in association with article 2 (3), accord-ing to which an order from a superior or a public au-thority cannot be relied on to justify torture.
		During the examination of Denmark's second periodic report, the issue of remand in custody in solitary confinement was touched upon.
		Regardless of the seriousness of the crime committed in Denmark, the Refugee Board therefore found it to be highly questionable to consider the person to be included by the second clause of subsection (2) of section 31 of the Aliens Act, for which reason he could not be returned to Iran.
	www1.umn.edu /humanrts/cat/denmark1996.html (10791 words)

	Denmark (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The Danish constitution is adopted on the 5
		The Danish constitution was unique in the sense that contrary to other European countries, it was not a result of revolution, political crisis or struggle for constitution but was, more or less, given to the Danish people by a king and nobility which attempted to follow the flow in Europe.
		Therefore, the Danish constitution has never played a central role in the consciousness of the Danish population as a revolutionary document won by a special group in the society.
	www.ms.dk /Kampagner/Old/grundlov/constitution/Denmark.htm (1353 words)

	Constitution Summary
		Constitution of Poland), and sub-national or provincial (e.g.
		For example, in the Constitution of Australia, most of its fundamental political principles and regulations concerning the relationship between branches of government, and concerning the government and the individual are codified in a single document, the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia.
		A "constitutional violation" is an action or legislative act that is judged by a constitutional court to be contrary to the constitution, that is, "unconstitutional".
	www.bookrags.com /Constitution (4565 words)

	Holidays & Festivals > Constitution Day in Norway
		Different from many countries, which celebrate their constitution with military parades, people in Norway have chosen to show their pride and hope for the future, the children.
		Denmark and Sweden had always been the more powerful of the Scandinavian countries, and both had earlier ruled Norway.
		The constitution contains who's allowed to vote, the powers of the king, how the parliament is set up and run, the legislative powers and much more about how to run the country.
	www.internet-at-work.com /hos_mcgrane/holidays/2_caroline.html (480 words)

	CONSTITUTION DAY FACTS AND INFORMATION
		Constitution Day is a holiday to honour the constitution of a country.
		Constitution Day is often celebrated on the anniversary of the signing, promulgation or adoption of the constitution, or in some cases, to commemorate the change to constitutional_monarchy:
		The US Constitution was adopted on September_17, 1787, but in 1952, President Harry_S._Truman made September 17 Citizenship_Day instead of calling it Constitution Day.
	www.dontpayyourtaxes.com /Constitution_Day (99 words)

	Denmark.dk: Official website - Denmark - Constitution (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The cornerstone of the Danish constitution is Danmarks Riges Grundlov (The Constitutional Act of the Kingdom of Denmark) of 5 June 1953.
		Local authority independence is established in section 82 of the Constitution, and many of the administrative powers are delegated to the 5 regions and the 98 local authorities into which Denmark is divided (2007).
		Danish courts have been very reluctant to have recourse to the Constitution, and it was not until 1999 that the Supreme Court rejected a politically important Act as being contrary to the Constitution.
	denmark.dk /portal/page?_pageid=374,520386&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL (3445 words)

	Denmark (03/07)
		Denmark also is a member of, among others, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund; the World Trade Organization (WTO); the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE); the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD); the Council of Europe; the Nordic Council; the Baltic Council; and the Barents Council.
		Denmark is an active coalition partner in the global War on Terrorism, and Danish troops are supporting U.S.-led stabilization efforts in Afghanistan and Iraq.
		Denmark's role in European environmental and agricultural issues and its strategic location at the entrance to the Baltic Sea have made Copenhagen a center for U.S. agencies and the private sector dealing with the Nordic/Baltic region.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/3167.htm (5474 words)

	World Homes Network - Denmark
		Vikings from Denmark also raided extensively in northern and western France, until in 911 they were ceded Normandy (`land of the Norse´) by the French king; the Normans, as the Vikings who settled in France became known, were to play an important role in the history of western Europe over the next few centuries.
		During the 16th century Denmark was one of the great powers of Europe, the reign of Frederick II (1559-88) and the early part of the reign of Christian IV (1588-1648) being the period of the country's greatest strength, although in 1563- 70 there was a disastrous attempt to regain Sweden.
		Denmark wished to remain neutral, and if this was not possible was resolved to attack even France; but a British fleet was dispatched in 1807 to take possession of the Danish fleet, and at the same time to offer Denmark very generous terms.
	www.world-homes.net /atlas/europe/Scandanavia/denmark/denmark.htm (3712 words)

	EUROPA - Constitution - 20. PROTOCOL ON THE POSITION OF DENMARK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Denmark shall decide within a period of six months after the adoption of a measure to build upon the Schengen acquis covered by Part I whether it will implement this measure in its national law.
		Denmark shall not be obliged to contribute to the financing of operational expenditure arising from such measures, nor to make military capabilities available to the Union.
		Denmark may at any time after the adoption of a measure pursuant to Chapter IV of Title III of Part III of the Constitution notify its intention to the Council and the Commission that it wishes to accept that measure.
	www.europa.eu.int /constitution/en/ptoc115_en.htm (1274 words)

	Government (from Denmark) -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		The constitution of June 5, 1953, provides for a unicameral legislature, the Folketing, with 179 members (including two from the Faroe Islands and two from Greenland).
		Denmark's location on the North Sea makes it easily reached by the states of western Europe.
		The word government is derived from a Greek verb meaning “to pilot a ship.” It is a fitting derivation, since, in metaphorical terms, it is the responsibility of government to steer the “ship of state.” Governments have been a part of human history for thousands of years.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-33923?tocId=33923 (680 words)

	Denmark.dk: Official website - Denmark - Constitution (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The cornerstone of the Danish constitution is Danmarks Riges Grundlov (The Constitutional Act of the Kingdom of Denmark) of 5 June 1953.
		Local authority independence is established in section 82 of the Constitution, and many of the administrative powers are delegated to the 13 counties and the 271 local authorities into which Denmark is divided (2004).
		Denmark has held severalreferenda on EU policy: In 1986 56.2% voted for and 43.8% against the Single European Act.
	www.denmark.dk /portal/page?_pageid=374,520386&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL (3455 words)

	ICL - Denmark - Constitution
		Amendments of the Constitution Act shall be governed by the rules laid down in Section 88.
		The constitution of the Established Church shall be laid down by Statute.
		When the Parliament passes a Bill for the purposes of a new constitutional provision, and the Government wishes to proceed with the matter, writs shall be issued for the election of Members of a new Parliament.
	www.oefre.unibe.ch /law/icl/da00000_.html (5473 words)

	Denmark Travel
		Denmark is a land of small green farms, blue lakes, and white coastal beaches.
		Denmark sided with France in the Napoleonic Wars of that period and was defeated by Sweden in 1813.
		Prussia and its ally, Austria, invaded Denmark in 1864.
	www.northerner.com /denmark.html (4083 words)

	JURIST - Denmark: Danish Law, Legal Research, Human Rights
		Denmark is a Constitutional monarchy with the Queen as the chief of state and the prime minister as the head of government.
		Denmark is a member of the European Union; however fear of losing Denmark's identity in an integrating Europe runs deep in the public.
		Denmark's judicial branch consists of about 100 local courts, two high courts, several special courts, such as arbitration and maritime, and a supreme court.
	jurist.law.pitt.edu /world/denmark.htm (643 words)

	Constitution - Ratification
		The Danish government decided to ratify the Constitution in a referendum and to decide in a separate referendum about Danish opt-outs, which means Danish special agreements on EU defence, Justice, Citizenship and the euro.
		To secure a safe yes to the constitution, I believe the decision must be pushed as far as possible into 2006", said Liberal MP Jens Kirk, the head of the European Committee in the Danish Parliament, according to Kristeligt Dagblad.
		Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen warned against rejecting the Constitution and said that the government was keen on that Denmark's four exemptions secured in the Maastricht Treaty, on joint defense, single currency, judiciary cooperation and European citizenship, were included in the Constitution.
	www.unizar.es /euroconstitucion/Treaties/Treaty_Const_Rat_Denmark.htm (1253 words)

	ICL - Denmark Index
		Denmark is a constitutional monarchy headed by Queen Margrethe II.
		Since 1955, Denmark has had an Ombudsman, who oversees the conduct of the cabinet and the decisions of the administration.
		5 June 1849: New constitution instating a constitutional monarchy and a bicameral legislature (Landstinget and Folketinget).
	www.oefre.unibe.ch /law/icl/da__indx.html (331 words)

	LDSEP: Denmark (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		If you are not sure which part of Denmark your family was from, the chart under the map will help you identify the area from the names of counties or other terms that might be listed in your family papers.
		It was an exciting time in Denmark, the beginning of an enlightened age with many of Denmark's famous figures in religion, philosophy, music, and culture at their prime: Søren Kirkegaard, N.F.S. Grundvig, H.C. Andersen, Carl Nielsen, and others.
		These new branches in the larger cities of Denmark were made up of a larger number of members, many who lived in rural areas at some distance from the center of the branch.
	www.ldsep.org /denmark (2952 words)

	YES to the European Constitution: Denmark
		While the opponents of the new EU constitution lead the polls in France and the Netherlands, the majority of Danes and Czechs support the treaty, according to recent surveys.
		Danish opposition to the EU constitution has leapt more than five percentage points, according to a poll published on Friday, only five months before the Scandinavian country is due to hold a referendum on the charter.
		Denmark will hold a general election 8th February, but as the European Constitution will be put to a referendum, European issues are not high priorities in the election campaign.
	www.yes-campaign.net /index.php?id=1818 (644 words)

	Denmark - Official Denmark - Constitution (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Denmark in the EU Together with Great Britain, Norway and Ireland, Denmark applied for membership of the EC in 1961 and 1967, but on each occasion de Gaulle vetoed British membership, and Denmark did not wish to enter the Community without Great Britain.
		Thus, from 2005 Denmark has 7 votes out of 237 and the number of Danish members of the EU Parliament will be reduced to 13.
		However, in recent years, discussions concerning Denmark’s policy-making possibilities in the area of economy, safety and justice have increased the number of those in favour of removing the opt-outs.
	www.um.dk /publikationer/um/english/denmark/kap1/1-9-9.asp (550 words)

	Denmark Government - TravelPuppy.com
		Centre-left government led by the Social Democrats – invariably the country’s largest party – dominated from the 1950s until the 1980s, when, in line with the rise of the centre-right throughout Europe, the Conservatives were able to form a series of governments led by Poul Schulter – the most prominent Conservative leader of his generation.
		Along with the UK, Denmark is the most ‘Eurosceptic’ nation, as became apparent when a 1992 referendum rejected Danish acceptance of the Maastricht Treaty on the future development of the EU.
		Denmark has decided to stay out of the first wave of countries joining the single European currency.
	travelpuppy.com /denmark/government.htm (478 words)

	Mermaid Lounge - June 1998 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Throughout the centuries, Denmark has remained a monarchy, and it is only natural that the Danes celebrate the birthday of their sovereign as a national holiday.
		Like other constitutional changes in Denmark, this Constitution was introduced peacefully, without the slightest hint of civil disturbance; it has since been amended several times.
		Simultaneously with the Constitution of 1953, a new Act of Succession was passed which restored female succession (with male precedence) enabling Queen Margrethe II to ascend to the throne in 1972.
	www.denmark.org /mermaid_June98/Constitution2.html (319 words)

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