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Government of The Cook Islands Oaths of office taken by the Queen's Representative, Members of Parliament and Judges of the High Court and prescribed in the Constitution require allegiance to be sworn to the reigning Sovereign (eg Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II) "as the Head of State of the Cook Islands". The Queen's Representative appoints from among the members of the Parliament as Prime Minister the person who commands, or, if Parliament is not in session, who, in his discretion, he considers would command, the confidence of the majority of the members of Parliament (Article 13(2)). By convention, the appointment of the Queen's Representative is made by Her Majesty upon the recommendation of the Prime Minister of the Cook Islands. www.ck /govt.htm

User talk:Matt Crypto - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Under the Constitution, almost all of the Queen's functions are delegated to and exercised by the Governor-General, as the Queen's representative. Australia's head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia Philip Baird Shearer 10:12, 8 Apr 2005 (UTC) en.wikipedia.org /wiki/User_talk:Matt_Crypto

Constitutional monarchy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Though the king or queen may be regarded as the head of state, it is the Prime Minister, whose power derives directly or indirectly from elections, who actually governs the country. Today, constitutional monarchy is almost always combined with representative democracy, and represents theories of sovereignty which place sovereignty in the hands of the people, and those that see a role for tradition in the theory of government. A constitutional monarchy is a form of government in which a king or queen rules with limits to their power along with a governing body (i.e. www.pineville.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Constitutional_monarchy   (1362 words)

Governor-General of Australia article - Governor-General of Australia Australia Queen Elizabeth United Kingdom Prime Minister Australia - What-Means.com A Governor-General appointed by the Queen shall be Her Majesty's representative in the Commonwealth, and shall have and may exercise in the Commonwealth during the Queen's pleasure, but subject to this Constitution, such powers and functions of the Queen as Her Majesty may be pleased to assign to him. The Governor-General is the representative in Australia of the Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, who resides in the United Kingdom. The Governor-General of Australia is the highest constitutional officer in the Commonwealth of Australia. www.what-means.com /encyclopedia/Governor-General_of_Australia   (2042 words)

CPAWS-BC Campaigns Marine Spaces Queen Charlotte Strait is a 90 km long, relatively shallow, island-strewn basin which makes up a major part of the navigable "inside passage" that separates Vancouver Island from the mainland coast. Designated protected areas with a marine component within the Queen Charlotte Strait region include God's Pocket Provincial Marine Park and Duke of Edinburgh Ecological Reserve (which supports more than 1% of the world's Cassin's and rhinoceros aucklet population, as well as significant populations of other seabirds and marine mammals). This region is a confluence for the nearly homogenous waters that move seaward through the basin and the more stratified oceanic waters that move inland from Queen Charlotte Sound. www.cpawsbc.org /marine/ecosn_qcst.php   (2042 words)

Syntagma Square/Parliament, Athens, Greece The building is a representative sample of the early period of Neoclassicism in Greece, and it is a work of strict geometry in its mass. The whole of today’s Syntagma Square was the front lawn of the palace with which Otto's bride, Queen Amalia concerned herself with. A representative sample of the early period of Neoclassicism in Greece, the building is an abstemious work of strict geometry in its mass. www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Greece/Prefecture_of_Attica/Athens-426812/Things_To_Do-Athens-Syntagma_SquareParliament-R-3.html   (1363 words)

The Governor-General of New Zealand Dame Silvia Cartwright PCNZM, DBE, is the Governor-General and personal representative of our Head of State, Queen Elizabeth II of New Zealand. Dame Silvia Cartwright delivers the eulogy as the remains of the Unknown Warrior are laid to rest with full military honours in Wellington. On this site, you can find out about the role and functions of the Governor-General of New Zealand, or take a picture tour of Government House. www.gg.govt.nz   (1363 words)

Beatrix. Queen of the Netherlands However one says that the queen has only a representative role and not political responsibility, it is she who selects the " formateur " of a new government or who speaks in secrecy with the ministers and signs the new laws. Her majesty Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgard queen of the Netherlands, princess of Orange-Nassau, princess of Lippe-Biesterfeld...... Queen Beatrix has three sons, the eldest son, Willem Alexander, will succeed her under the name of Willem IV. home.planet.nl /~avril/queen.html   (129 words)

Queen Kylantha - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia She also appointed Pooja Naberrie, the niece of the famed Naboo Queen and Senator, Padmé Amidala, as Naboo's representative in the Imperial Senate during the years of the Galactic Civil War. Queen Kylantha was the successor to Apailana, formally styled Her Royal Highness, Queen Kylantha of Naboo. Kylantha's rule was longer than most of her predecessors, but it is unknown if she was appointed Queen for life. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kylantha   (182 words)

Beatrix. Queen of the Netherlands However one says that the queen has only a representative role and not political responsibility, it is she who selects the " formateur " of a new government or who speaks in secrecy with the ministers and signs the new laws. Queen Beatrix has three sons, the eldest son, Willem Alexander, will succeed her under the name of Willem IV. Her majesty Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgard queen of the Netherlands, princess of Orange-Nassau, princess of Lippe-Biesterfeld...... home.wxs.nl /~avril/queen.html   (129 words)

History the son of Queen Gruoch (who was the senior representative of the House of Duff), by her first husband, succeeded as King Lulach. Queen Gruoch's (Lady MacBeth) son, had tried to seize the crown at Scone, Duff was given full Commission in the King's name, and marching against Lulach, he encountered the rebel at the village of Essen in Bogdale, and slew him. He was also Commander in Chief of the Royal Army, and when word was received that Lulach. www.tartans.com /official/MacDuff/usa/history.htm   (129 words)

no_argument The Queen occupies a significant place within Maori culture, both for her position, and as the descendant and representative of Queen Victoria. To many Maori the Queen is the paramount chief of all the tribes. The Queen is Head of the Commonwealth, and has led and inspired its people for over 50 years. www.geocities.com /cox_nz/no_argument.htm   (129 words)

Queensland's Constitutional Convention - Background Document One effect of independence was to change the source of advice to the Queen and her representatives in Australia from the British government to the relevant Australian government. In Victoria, both the position of the Queen as a constituent element of the Parliament and the position of the Governor holding office during the Queen’s pleasure are entrenched. Recognition of the Governor as a representative of the Monarch. constitution.qld.gov.au /bg2.htm   (2794 words)

United Kingdom Heads The daughter of Queen Elizabeth's late cousin, the Duke of Kent, she acted as Counsellor of State during the minority of the closest heirs to the throne, and among others special representative of the Queen at the independence Celebrations of Nigeria in 1960 and Saint Lucia 1979. As accounted by Geoffrey of Monmouth, she became queen after the death of Guithelin and ruled as regent for her son, Sisillius.In her youth, she was the Queen consort of Guithelin, the king of Britain, but at his death, her son was only seven so she ruled in his stead. She was daughter of Queen Isabel I of Castilla and Ferdinand of Aragón and initially heir to her father, but her sister, Juana La Loca, inherited both Countries. www.guide2womenleaders.com /united_kingdom_heads.htm   (4258 words)

de Avesnes Family Genealogy Among his most important and representative tomb monuments is that of the queen of England, made in London in 1367. - Philippa is remembered by history as a tender-hearted woman, who interceded with her husband and persuaded him to spare the lives of the six burghers of Calais, whom he had planned to execute as an example to the townspeople. "He spied on the unwitting sisters, and pounced on the youngest of them, Philippa by name', at the time eight years old and nearest in age to Edward, who was nearly seven years. www.aritek.com /hartgen/htm/de-avesnes.htm   (1460 words)

United Kingdom Heads The daughter of Queen Elizabeth's late cousin, the Duke of Kent, she acted as Counsellor of State during the minority of the closest heirs to the throne, and among others special representative of the Queen at the independence Celebrations of Nigeria in 1960 and Saint Lucia 1979. As accounted by Geoffrey of Monmouth, she became queen after the death of Guithelin and ruled as regent for her son, Sisillius.In her youth, she was the Queen consort of Guithelin, the king of Britain, but at his death, her son was only seven so she ruled in his stead. Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Supreme Head on Earth of the Church of England and Ireland. www.guide2womenleaders.com /united_kingdom_heads.htm   (4258 words)

MASSASSI STAR WARS, ARCHIVES, CHARACTERS, ROYAL HANDMAIDENS fter Padmé Amidala stepped down from her position of Queen of Naboo, and transitioned to Senatorial representative, she kept some of the trappings of her former office. Naboo Royal Handmaiden is selected for her various talents as well as for her resemblance the Queen Amidala this is handy if the queen needs a decoy. A small sign and Queen Amidala can tell her what to say or what kind of decision to make. massassi.yavin4.com /sw/c_hand.htm   (316 words)

BBC NEWS World Middle East Queen Rania backs women's rights A Unicef representative in Jordan, Hin Mango, said Queen Rania had made the point forcefully. Jordan's Queen Rania has launched a media campaign to change stereotypes affecting Arab women and to boost their role in society. But Queen Rania said these issues must be discussed openly and tackled by Arabs themselves. news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/middle_east/3530223.stm   (316 words)

Current Women Leaders In 1989 she became the first female Chief Justice of a District Court and in 1993 the first woman in the Supreme Court before becoming the official representative of the Queen of New Zealand, Queen Elizabeth. She is Queen or Kingitanga of the Tainui and Ariki nui (Paramount Chief) of the other Maori Groups and Tribes. Although when born it was unlikely that she would become Queen, events in the 1930s led to her father's Accession and her becoming heir to the Throne. www.guide2womenleaders.com /Current-Women-Leaders.htm   (316 words)

edmontonsun.com - Canada - Queen mum on GG turmoil The governor general-designate has been at Rideau Hall for a week of briefings on her new duties as the Queen's representative in Canada. OTTAWA -- The Queen will not review the controversial appointment of Michaelle Jean, and Buckingham Palace will not reveal the number or tone of e-mails it is receiving from Canadians on the governor general-designate. "But with regard to the appointment, the Queen acts on the advice of the prime minister, so it's something we wouldn't comment on. www.edmontonsun.com /News/Canada/2005/08/20/1180938-sun.html   (316 words)

Star Wars: Databank Jamillia, Queen After Queen Amidala stepped down from her position as Naboo's elected monarch, Queen Jamillia took up the crown. Queen Jamillia asked Padmé to continue serving the people of Naboo. Even though she had every right to retire, Padmé agreed and became Naboo's representative in the Galactic Senate. www.starwars.com /databank/character/queenjamillia   (114 words)

Feminist Daily News 7/26/2001: "Bandit Queen" Assassinated in New Delhi In 1994, Devi’s story was mythologized in the movie "Bandit Queen." Her story of fighting gender and caste oppression through brutal crime was controversial. Phoolan Devi, the outlaw-turned-lawmaker portrayed in the movie "Bandit Queen," was assassinated yesterday outside her New Delhi home. For the past six years, Devi served in the Indian parliament as a representative of the Samajvadi Party. www.feminist.org /news/newsbyte/uswirestory.asp?id=5693   (287 words)

Burbidge, Gwendolen Norah - Bright Sparcs Biographical entry In 1949 she was appointed Australian Representative to the International Council of Nurses and the following year received the Florence Nightingale Award for contribution to the nursing profession. In 1954 she was appointed to the Nursing Committee of the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia and was elected a Councillor of the Royal Victorian College of Nursing. In 1938 she was elected a Fellow and Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Royal Victorian College of Nursing. www.asap.unimelb.edu.au /bsparcs/biogs/P004554b.htm   (1353 words)

Malcolm Bull's Calderdale Companion : Foldout Queen Victoria thus rightly laid down that, as Representative of the Family of Bonnie Prince Charlie, no one could be a greater Jacobite than herself. : Mary Queen of Scots, daughter of James V. In the Tower of London, married to Francois II de Valois, King of France; Henry Stewart Lord Darnley; James Hepburn, Earl of Bothwell : Macbeth, Macbeth MacFinlay, grandson of Malcolm II, son of Earl Finleik, Married 1032 to Gruoch, daughter of Bodhe, formerly King of the Celtic kingdom of Moray. members.aol.com /calderdale/k16_2.html   (1353 words)

Thoroughbred Times: News Archive Scheduled to speak on the subject are Marquess of Hartington CBE, chairman of Ascot racecourse who is Queen Elizabeth’s representative, NTRA Commissioner Tim Smith, and Breeders’ Cup President D. Van Clief. A dozen horses remain eligible Saturday’s King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (Eng-G1) at Ascot after Thursday’s declaration stage, but several runners may not compete in the race because of the expected firmness of the Ascot course. Stakes winners Ntombi and Bells for Marlin lead a field of ten set to go 1 1/16 miles on the turf in the $150,000 Martha Washington Breeders’ Cup Stakes (G3) at Laurel Park on Saturday. www.thoroughbredtimes.com /todaysnewsarchive/ttodaysnewsviewarchive.asp?ArchiveDate=07/25/2002   (1353 words)

CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Hungary The highest political honour of Hungary, the dignity of Palatine (president of the Diet and representative of the king) was in this era held by Protestants. It was encouraged by the existing political conditions of Hungary: the dispute over the succession, with the accompanying civil war; the lack of a properly educated Catholic clergy; the transfer of a large amount of church land to the laity; and the claims made by both aspirants to the throne upon the episcopal domains. The Kingdom of Hungary, or "Realm of the Crown of St. Stephen", situated between 14º 25' and 26º 25' E. longitude, and between 44º 10' and 49º 35' N. latitude, includes, besides Hungary Proper and Transylvania, the Kingdom of Croatia-Slavonia and a territory known as the Military Frontier. www.newadvent.org /cathen/07547a.htm   (12377 words)

THE CONSTITUTION OF TUVALU (1) The executive authority of Tuvalu is primarily vested in the Sovereign, and in the Governor-General as the representative of the Sovereign. "the Sovereign", in the sense of the Sovereign of Tuvalu Tuvalu is a sovereign democratic State, governed in accordance with this Constitution and in particular in accordance with the Principles set out in the Preamble. www.tuvaluislands.com /const_tuvalu.htm   (13164 words)

Pravda.RU:King Carl XVI Gustaf Of Sweden And Queen Silvia Arrive In St. Petersburg King Carl XVI Gustaf Of Sweden And Queen Silvia Arrive In St. Petersburg King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and Queen Silvia flew to St. Petersburg by a Swedish air force plane. Upon their arrival in St. Pete, the King and Queen of Sweden will lay wreaths to the Monument to heroic Leningrad Defenders in the period of the German-fascist blockade during the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945). all.newsfromrussia.com /world/2001/10/10/17633_.html   (13164 words)

Anime-Myth.com v. With You In Sailor Moon, Prince Endymion and Elios are representative of the Sun to Serenity and Small Lady of the Moon. Princess Serenity in Sailor Moon is loosely based on the goddess Selene, she lives on the moon and falls in love with the prince of Earth, Endymion. In Himiko-den the sun as a traditional symbol of Japan is also the symbol of the kingdom of Yamatai, as well as an association with fire as the kingdom is ruled by the light of the sacred fire, the Bokka. www.anime-myth.com /s.html   (13164 words)

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