Enacted originally in 1948, the Act was amended many times until it was reorganized and expanded in 1972. Primary authority for the implementation and enforcement of the Clean Water Act is now the responsibility of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Under the Clean Water Act, the states have the primary responsibility for preventing, reducing, and eliminating water pollution. The states have to do this within a national framework and, EPA is empowered to move in if the states do not fulfill their responsibilities. (Ch52,pg1355) Works Cited: Business Law 14th Edition, Mallor, Barnes, Bowers, Langvardt, Chapter 52, page 1355.
When it comes to international agreements, Canada is an active participant and has signed various treaties over the years. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is an example of an environmental treaty Canada has signed. The Mine Ban Treaty is an example of a human rights
International Institutions - This got both merit and distinction guys so go wild x M2: Analyse the role of the UK in upholding international human rights The UK armed forces play a vital role in upholding international human rights by participating in key roles such as, Humanitarian Aid Programmes, Disaster Relief, Peacekeeping, Reconstruction and sending in troops in times of war and conflict. In times of natural disasters, the UK armed forces play a huge role in providing humanitarian aid. This means that they assist in providing food, water, shelter, medical supplies and medical personnel to places struck and affected by natural disasters, such as the Asian tsunami of 2004. This natural disaster caused major damage and fatalities
Federalism is included in the Constitution by showing that powers were divided between the central government and the states. In document A the chart describes the powers of the states and Central Government. The Central Government pas the power to regulate trade, declare war, provide the army and the navy, and conduct all foreign relations. The states had powers like setting up school, setting up a local government, hold elections, regulate in-state businesses, and pass laws about marriage and divorce. The Central Government and the states also share some powers like taxes, setting up courts, making laws, enforcing laws, and borrowing money.
inprogress HSC Legal Studies Assessment Task 1 – Human Rights Human Rights Human rights are moral principles that set out certain standards of human behaviour, and are regularly protected as legal rights under national and international law. We are all equally entitled to our human rights without discrimination. Universal human rights are usually expressed and assured by law, in the forms of treaties, customary international law and general principles. International human rights laws establishes responsibilities for Governments to act, in an order that promotes and protects human rights and the essential freedom of individuals or groups. Australia is violating international law by detaining children in detention centers.
P1 – Describe the key international organisations and their impact on the UK public services. M1 – Analyse how decisions made by international institutions affect the operation of UK public services. Write a report – As a human rights representative in the public services, you have been asked to put together information about a range of international institutions. International organisations are institutions that play a role in matters such as defence, human rights and economics. The organisations that will be researched are: * The United Nations * The European Union * The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation * Greenpeace * Amnesty International * Liberty The United Nations History The United Nations was established in 1945; however it is often argued that it was established before this with the establishment of the League of Nations in 1919.
The constitutional convention started a very long process that involved a lot of compromises that helped set the constitution the way it is now. For example, some of these compromises were: the great compromise, Connecticut compromise, the three-fifths compromise, and the sectional compromise. All of these compromises lead to the conclusion that the power would be separated to three main branches which are now the first three articles in the articles of confederation. These three branches of government are: The Legislative Branch, The Executive Branch and The Judicial Branch. The Legislative Branch is congress; this branch which is composed of two
It also gave the government the right to medical and tax records as well as the books bought and borrowed by Americans. The Patriot Act had an intense effect on freedom of speech. Jim Milliot, author of the article “Progress Made on Free Speech Issues”, said, “In the immediate aftermath of the attacks of September 11, 2001, a host of new laws and regulations were passed, such as the Patriot Act, that cast a severe chill over First Amendment protections and the right to free speech.” Milliot asked Judy Platt, the staff director of the Association of American Publishers’ Freedom to Read committee, how she felt about
With respect to language rights, it has reinforced the rights of official-language minorities. With regard to equality rights, it has led to the recognition and enforcement of the rights of a number of minority and disadvantaged groups. In penal matters, the Charter has clarified to a considerable extent the state's powers with respect to offender rights. Other Human Rights Laws There are many other laws that protect human rights in Canada. The Canadian Bill of Rights was enacted by Parliament in 1960.
There were several presidents heavily involved in making a change. Harry S. Truman eagerly changed the segregation laws by establishing a President’s committee to assess the status of civil rights, gather a report, and make recommendations. The committee’s hard work resulted in President Truman approving Executive Order 9980 and Executive Order 9981 on July 26, 1948. The Executive Order 9980 was meant for Equality of Treatment and Opportunity in the Armed Forces. The Executive Order 9981 created a Fair Employment Board to eliminate racial prejudice in Federal