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Page 35
The Congress has considerable control over finance , ratifies treaties , declares
war , and authorizes the President's absence from the country . While legislation
may be initiated in either House or by a message from the President , taxation ...
The Congress has considerable control over finance , ratifies treaties , declares
war , and authorizes the President's absence from the country . While legislation
may be initiated in either House or by a message from the President , taxation ...
Page 36
On the opening day the President delivers his annual message to Congress ,
giving an account of the administrative and political state of the nation . The
Constitution defines the qualifications of a presidential candidate as being a
person born ...
On the opening day the President delivers his annual message to Congress ,
giving an account of the administrative and political state of the nation . The
Constitution defines the qualifications of a presidential candidate as being a
person born ...
Page 42
Each province is under the authority of an intendente who is appointed for three
years by the President . He directs provincial administration , being assisted in
this task by a provincial assembly of representatives from the municipalities
within ...
Each province is under the authority of an intendente who is appointed for three
years by the President . He directs provincial administration , being assisted in
this task by a provincial assembly of representatives from the municipalities
within ...
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Contents
THE PEOPLE | 12 |
HISTORY AND POLITICS | 29 |
GENERAL ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS | 47 |
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Chile, an Outline of Its Geography, Economics, and Politics Gilbert J. Butland No preview available - 1956 |
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