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Is there a statutory or constitutional right to an interpreter?

FAQs about Court Interpreting
Although the United States Consitution does not explicitly provide for the right to an interpreter, the individual rights and liberties afforded to all individuals under the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments are meaningless for non- or limited-English speakers unless they are provided with adequate interpreting services. United States ex rel Negrón (1970) is among the most important cases that stand for that proposition.
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Is the new primary constitutional?

Elections: Washington has a new primary system
Washington's new primary has not been constitutionally challenged so we do not know for sure if the courts will uphold this primary. We do know, however, that 48 other states use a primary system that limits voters to voting for only one party's candidates and many states use similar "open primary/private choice" systems that have been upheld by the courts.
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What is Constitutional Homeopathy?

Homeopathy FAQ
Constitutional prescribing a system of prescribing remedies based on a deep understanding of the individual's basic energetic state. When this basic energy imbalance is corrected, any troublesome symptoms will fall away. Constitutional prescribing is a challenging discipline for which professional homeopaths train and study many years.
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What is constitutional growth delay?

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Constitutional growth delay is the medical term for late bloomers. These individuals are healthy and reach normal adult heights, but grow later than other children.
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Is this constitutional?

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Yes. Federal law (commonly referred to as the Montgomery Amendment and the subsequent Perpich decision by the US Supreme Court) does not allow a governor to recall or withhold National Guard troops from a particular country simply because of an objection to their deployment in that country. But the Supreme Court ruling does allow the governor to recall or withhold National Guard troops if they are needed to address a local emergency.
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Where can I find information about the constitutional amendments?

Uinta County, WY - Official Website
Explanations, pro's and con's for the proposed amendments have been prepared by the Wyoming League of Women Voters. The Guide is available in the County Clerk's office or online. Download Guide
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How is regulation constitutional, in a way you respect, but the CSA is not?

Drug Action Network
Congress is granted the power to "regulate commerce". "Regulate", to the writers of the Constitution, meant to facilitate the proper functioning of, as when someone regulates a clock to keep proper time, or the barrels of a double rifle to hit the same point of aim. Congress also regulates the coinage, which on the basis of the Coinage Act of 1796 clearly means to fix the weight and amount of precious metals.
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Why a Constitutional Amendment?

Health Care for Massachusett - FAQs
Recent history offers a clear lesson: a purely legislative approach fails either because major reforms are repealed before full implementation, like the 1988 Universal Health Care Law, or suffer from funding cuts as in the 1996 public program expansions.
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Is assisted outpatient treatment constitutional?

Treatment Advocacy Center Press Kit FAQs
Yes. Forty-two states and the District of Columbia have assisted outpatient treatment laws– some almost 20 years old. The U.S. Supreme Court has not overturned any of these laws. the state level, AOT laws have been upheld wherever challenged. For instance, Kendra’s Law in New York has been upheld through a series of challenges. With the latest ruling In the Matter of K.L.
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What is constitutional treatment?

Homeopathy Frequent Asked questions
Constitutional treatment is when one homeopathic medicine is used to treat a constellation of symptoms in one person. Generally, constitutional treatment is used in treating more chronic cases. Homeopathic medicines work on every system of the body: mental, physical and emotional. Homeopathic medicines are also useful for both acute illness (those that run its course without any drug or physician's intervention) and chronic illnesses (those which must be monitored by a license practitioner).
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What is a constitutional remedy?

This is a common practice of finding a remedy which fits an "archetype". These remedy "portraits" as they are described, fit one of many homeopathic remedies in body and mind. These characteristics have been learned over two centuries of study about these remedies. These particular major remedies are called "polycrest remedies" because they cover many symptoms. A few of these are Arsenicum Album, Nux Vomica, Phosphorus, Pulsatilla, and others.
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Are there constitutional issues here? What are they?

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Defendants will likely argue that if DeCSS doesn't fit within one of the exceptions, 1201 is unconstitutional either as applied to DeCSS or on its face. Elements of this argument may include: iii) takes away fair use (fair use is constitutionally mandated to meet the copyright "delicate balance") This issue is highly up for debate, because the only thing so far that is clear is that 1201 as written pushes the boundaries of the Copyright Clause quite a bit.
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Do I keep taking my constitutional remedy during an acute?

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The short answer is no, especially if you see a clear picture for another remedy and especially if you see a change in the mental/emotional state. For example, let's say your homeopath has you on Phosphorus LM/1 once a day as your constitutional remedy. Suddenly you come down with the flu: you're thirstless, lethargic, drowsy, dizzy, sleepy with muscle aches, chills and a headache. You've got a clear Gelsemium flu. Why should you be taking phosphorus? It just doesn't make any sense.
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Who are these other Constitutional Officers?

BOC: Frequently Asked Questions
In Fayette County, the list of Constitutional Officers includes the five-member Board of Commissioners, the Sheriff, the Clerk of Superior Court, the Probate Judge, and the Tax Commissioner.
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Where should I post if I have a constitutional question for the NJCL Parliamentarian?

NJCL Forums - Frequently Asked Questions
Of course, it may not be the wisest idea to put questions for the President there. There are forums representing each of the NJCL offices, and the NJCL officers will be chained to a computer for hours at a time to ensure that they properly monitor their forum.
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What is in the new Constitutional Treaty?

European Commission - External Trade - Trade Issues
The new Constitutional Treaty established by the Convention was adopted by the European Council on 18 June 2004 and now stands for ratification in every Member State . The Treaty confirms Trade policy as an exclusive competence of the Union (art. art. I.13). The common trade policy is covered by art. III-315.
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What exactly was the constitutional appeal directed against?

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Never before has a constitutional appeal been directed against a norm within the constitution. Practically, what we say is that article 38(2), containing the age limit, is unconstitutional, as it violates article 20: „All state power derives from the people." In the appeal, this was justified by way of the so-called „eternal status" which was accorded only to article 20 and article 1. I.e.
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How had you rated your chances at the constitutional court?

K.R.?.T.Z.?. - Right to vote - FAQ
That was really difficult to say. In the event that the appeal had been admitted for hearing in the first place, the chances wouldn't have been that bad to win the lawsuit. But before, there had to be a review of whether there would be any hearing at all of this appeal. So it was most of all necessary to convince the board of pre-examiners that it is necessary to find an answer on the question of the voting age limit.
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When was the constitutional appeal filed?

K.R.?.T.Z.?. - Right to vote - FAQ
The constitutional appeal has been sent in on August 23rd, 1995. For that reason we organised a press conference attended by approximetaly 60 journalists.
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Are baccalaureate services constitutional?

firstamendmentcenter.org: Religious Liberty in Public School...
Yes, if they are privately sponsored. Public schools may not sponsor religious baccalaureate ceremonies. But parents, faith groups, and other community organizations are free to hold such services for students who wish to attend. The school may announce the baccalaureate in the same way it announces other community events.
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Why is it necessary to have a constitutional amendment?

Pennsylvanians for the U.S. FairTax Act - FairTax FAQs
It is not the intention of this plan, or the desire of the American people, to end up with both a federal income tax and a federal sales tax. The objective is to ensure that one is replaced by the other, not added on top of the other. By repealing the 16th Amendment, we close the door on an income tax for generations to come.
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What is special about the Constitutional Court?

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The Constitutional Court is South Africa's highest court in all matters concerning the Constitution. In fact, only cases that raise a constitutional question reach it. All courts have to protect and uphold the Constitution; however, the judges of the Constitutional Court are the ultimate guardians of South Africa's new culture of human rights and democracy. For more see the role of the Court.
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Who are the Constitutional Court judges?

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There are 11 judges. The composition of the Court has changed a bit since its inauguration in 1994, but those on the Bench at the moment are: Justice Arthur Chaskalson, Justice Pius Langa, Justice Tholie Madala, Justice Yvonne Mokgoro, Justice Dikgang Moseneke, Justice Sandile Ngcobo, Justice Kate O'Regan, Justice Albie Sachs, Justice Thembile Skweyiya, Justice Johann van der Westhuizen and Justice Zak Yacoob.
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Where is the Constitutional Court's new building?

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In 2004 the Court moved into its new building, the flagship structure of Constitution Hill in Braamfontein, in Johannesburg. The Court's new home is the site of the Old Fort, one of the city's most dramatic historical landmarks. For more see the building.
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How is a case brought before the Constitutional Court?

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as a direct application to the Court, asking it to sit as a court of first and last instance because of the existence of exceptional circumstances (rule 18 and section 167(6)(a) of the Constitution); as the result of a court declaring a piece of legislation invalid, which requires confirmation by the Constitutional Court; or You do not have to have a lawyer to prepare and file documents in the Constitutional Court.
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Is Amendment 3 Constitutional?

United Families Utah - Frequently Asked Questions
If adopted, Amendment 3 would automatically be "constitutional" at the state level because it actually changes the state constitution. Therefore, there would be no basis to find it "unconstitutional." the federal level, neither sentence of Amendment 3 would violate any provision of the U.S. Constitution as it is currently interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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What would the Protect Marriage constitutional amendment do?

Protect Marriage
Answer: Proposition 22 added a regular statute to the California Family Code. Regular statutes are a "lower" law than the state constitution. By adding the ProtectMarriage Amendment to the state constitution, which is the highest source of law in the state, the California courts would be required to uphold marriage because there is no other source of "higher" state law than the California Constitution. Answer: No.
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What is the process for passing a Constitutional Amendment?

Protect Marriage
Step 1: The official proponents of the ProtectMarriage Amendment provide an official petition proposing the amendment to the voters. The campaign must then obtain over 700,000 valid signatures of registered California voters within just 150 days after the Attorney General issues the Official Title and Summary of the measure.
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