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The article examines Speaker elections in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1913 to 2023, detailing the election process, instances of elections with less than a majority vote, and the historical context of third-party candidates. Topics include the size of the House, majority requirements for election, and the emergence of additional candidates in Speaker elections, particularly during the progressive era and recent instances in 2015 and 2023.

The article focuses on the U.S. interest in promoting human rights through U.S. foreign policy, as well as the emphasis on religious freedom in U.S. domestic law and political culture. It mentions Protection of religious freedom is also affirmed in international law through the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. It also mentions passage of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998.

The article focuses on the changes made to the Advanced Placement U.S. History course of the U.S. College Board from 2014-205. Topics discussed include colonization of the U.S. by Great Britain being added to the curriculum, the declaration of independence being given importance to in the 2015 framework, self-government and taxation being a part of the American Revolution in the course, democracy and freedom being taught to students and the political culture of the U.S. being discussed in 2015.

An essay is presented on literary profession and civic culture. It examines the role of professions in a modern, liberal democratic society as well as their effect on the civic culture of the nation. It emphasizes that literature professors should open up literary study to the broader and more fundamental, educational concerns of the American public.

The article reports several issues related to political developments in Germany. The grand coalition of the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) and the Social-democratic Party (SPD) remained strong despite the decline in public support. The CDU/CSU has formed some proposals to the Greens at the state level. Kurt Beck, the minister president of Rheinland-Pfalz was elected chairman of the SPD. Preparations have set forth for a second stage reform of the federal structure.

The article offers information about the 2006 to 2007 political outlook of Colombia. The May 2006-elected president, Álvaro Uribe, will remain in power until 2010 will increased governability, provided that the alliance of pro-Uribe parties remains cohesive. However, a negotiated end to the conflict with the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia is unlikely to happen. The White House's Office of National Drug Control Policy reports that coca eradication is falling.

The article offers information about the 2006 to 2007 outlook of Colombia. The May 2006-elected president, Álvaro Uribe, will increase governability, provided that the alliance of pro-Uribe parties remains cohesive. The U.S. will remain Colombia's foreign policy priority while Uribe's term will provide continuity of the current disciplined macroeconomic policies. However, gross domestic products will slow in 2006-07 as global demand and financing become less supportive.

Presents a political and governmental overview for Switzerland. Elections and government make-up; Policy and business; Foreign relations.

Provides quick access to country data points, trends and analysis including Switzerland’s political and governmental make-up, economic performance, gross domestic product (GDP), the potential for economic development, and detailed market and industry analysis of the country's business environment. Executive summary, with special focus on current issues affecting; Key facts, including capital city, government and leadership data, and demographics; Political and governmental overview including data on government and electoral makeup, policy and business, and foreign relations; Economic overview including economic performance analysis, major trading partners, key economic issues and potential for development; Macroeconomic data, including real GDP; Social indicators.

Presents a political and governmental overview for South Korea. Elections and government make-up; Policy and business; Foreign relations.

Provides quick access to country data points, trends and analysis including South Korea’s political and governmental make-up, economic performance, gross domestic product (GDP), the potential for economic development, and detailed market and industry analysis of the country's business environment. Executive summary, with special focus on current issues affecting; Key facts, including capital city, government and leadership data, and demographics; Political and governmental overview including data on government and electoral makeup, policy and business, and foreign relations; Economic overview including economic performance analysis, major trading partners, key economic issues and potential for development; Macroeconomic data, including real GDP; Social indicators.

Presents a political and governmental overview for Poland. Elections and government make-up; Policy and business; Foreign relations.

Provides quick access to country data points, trends and analysis including Poland’s political and governmental make-up, economic performance, gross domestic product (GDP), the potential for economic development, and detailed market and industry analysis of the country's business environment. Executive summary, with special focus on current issues affecting; Key facts, including capital city, government and leadership data, and demographics; Political and governmental overview including data on government and electoral makeup, policy and business, and foreign relations; Economic overview including economic performance analysis, major trading partners, key economic issues and potential for development; Macroeconomic data, including real GDP; Social indicators.

Presents an overview and key facts about Poland. Capital city; Government and leadership data; Geography; Language; Ethnic composition; Major religion.

Presents a political and governmental overview for Philippines. Elections and government make-up; Policy and business; Foreign relations.

Presents an overview and key facts about Philippines. Capital city; Government and leadership data; Geography; Language; Ethnic composition; Major religion.

Presents a political and governmental overview for Pakistan. Elections and government make-up; Policy and business; Foreign relations.

Provides quick access to country data points, trends and analysis including Malaysia’s political and governmental make-up, economic performance, gross domestic product (GDP), the potential for economic development, and detailed market and industry analysis of the country's business environment. Executive summary, with special focus on current issues affecting; Key facts, including capital city, government and leadership data, and demographics; Political and governmental overview including data on government and electoral makeup, policy and business, and foreign relations; Economic overview including economic performance analysis, major trading partners, key economic issues and potential for development; Macroeconomic data, including real GDP; Social indicators.

Presents a political and governmental overview for Malaysia. Elections and government make-up; Policy and business; Foreign relations.

Provides quick access to country data points, trends and analysis including India’s political and governmental make-up, economic performance, gross domestic product (GDP), the potential for economic development, and detailed market and industry analysis of the country's business environment. Executive summary, with special focus on current issues affecting; Key facts, including capital city, government and leadership data, and demographics; Political and governmental overview including data on government and electoral makeup, policy and business, and foreign relations; Economic overview including economic performance analysis, major trading partners, key economic issues and potential for development; Macroeconomic data, including real GDP; Social indicators.

Presents a political and governmental overview for India. Elections and government make-up; Policy and business; Foreign relations.

Assessment on political structure of Japan. Legislative bodies; Political policies; Political system.

Assessment on political conditions in Belgium as December 2004. Community relations in Belgian politics; Political controversies concerning legislative bodies; Political system.

Presents key facts, including capital city, government and leadership data, and demographics, about Sri Lanka.

Presents a political and governmental overview for Sri Lanka, with a summary, data on government and electoral makeup, policy and business, and foreign relations.

Provides quick access to country data points, trends and analysis including Sri Lanka's political and governmental make-up, economic performance, gross domestic product (GDP), the potential for economic development, and detailed market and industry analysis of the country's business environment. Executive summary, with special focus on current issues affecting Sri Lanka and statistics related to key economic indicators; Key facts, including capital city, government and leadership data, and demographics; Political and governmental overview, with a summary, data on government and electoral makeup, policy and business, and foreign relations; Economic overview, with a summary, economic performance analysis, major trading partners, key economic issues, and potential for development; Macroeconomic data, including real GDP; Social indicators.

Provides quick access to country data points, trends and analysis including Morocco's political and governmental make-up, economic performance, gross domestic product (GDP), the potential for economic development, and detailed market and industry analysis of the country's business environment. Executive summary, with special focus on current issues affecting Morocco and statistics related to key economic indicators; Key facts, including capital city, government and leadership data, and demographics; Political and governmental overview, with a summary, data on government and electoral makeup, policy and business, and foreign relations; Economic overview, with a summary, economic performance analysis, major trading partners, key economic issues, and potential for development; Macroeconomic data, including real GDP; Social indicators.

Presents a political and governmental overview for Morocco, with a summary, data on government and electoral makeup, policy and business, and foreign relations.

Presents a political and governmental overview for Egypt, with a summary, data on government and electoral makeup, policy and business, and foreign relations.

Presents key facts, including capital city, government and leadership data, and demographics, about Egypt.

Provides quick access to country data points, trends and analysis including Egypt's political and governmental make-up, economic performance, gross domestic product (GDP), the potential for economic development, and detailed market and industry analysis of the country's business environment. Executive summary, with special focus on current issues affecting Egypt and statistics related to key economic indicators; Key facts, including capital city, government and leadership data, and demographics; Political and governmental overview, with a summary, data on government and electoral makeup, policy and business, and foreign relations; Economic overview, with a summary, economic performance analysis, major trading partners, key economic issues, and potential for development; Macroeconomic data, including real GDP; Social indicators.

Presents a political and governmental overview for Thailand, with a summary, data on government and electoral makeup, policy and business, and foreign relations.

Provides quick access to country data points, trends and analysis including Thailand's political and governmental make-up, economic performance, gross domestic product (GDP), the potential for economic development, and detailed market and industry analysis of the country's business environment. Executive summary, with special focus on current issues affecting Thailand and statistics related to key economic indicators; Key facts, including capital city, government and leadership data, and demographics; Political and governmental overview, with a summary, data on government and electoral makeup, policy and business, and foreign relations; Economic overview, with a summary, economic performance analysis, major trading partners, key economic issues, and potential for development; Macroeconomic data, including real GDP; Social indicators.

Provides quick access to country data points, trends and analysis including Portugal's political and governmental make-up, economic performance, gross domestic product (GDP), the potential for economic development, and detailed market and industry analysis of the country's business environment. Executive summary, with special focus on current issues affecting Portugal and statistics related to key economic indicators; Key facts, including capital city, government and leadership data, and demographics; Political and governmental overview, with a summary, data on government and electoral makeup, policy and business, and foreign relations; Economic overview, with a summary, economic performance analysis, major trading partners, key economic issues, and potential for development; Macroeconomic data, including real GDP; Social indicators.

Presents a political and governmental overview for Portugal, with a summary, data on government and electoral makeup, policy and business, and foreign relations.

Presents a political and governmental overview for Philippines, with a summary, data on government and electoral makeup, policy and business, and foreign relations.

Presents key facts, including capital city, government and leadership data, and demographics, about Philippines.

Presents a political and governmental overview for Norway, with a summary, data on government and electoral makeup, policy and business, and foreign relations.

Presents key facts, including capital city, government and leadership data, and demographics, about Norway.

Provides quick access to country data points, trends and analysis including Norway's political and governmental make-up, economic performance, gross domestic product (GDP), the potential for economic development, and detailed market and industry analysis of the country's business environment. Executive summary, with special focus on current issues affecting Norway and statistics related to key economic indicators; Key facts, including capital city, government and leadership data, and demographics; Political and governmental overview, with a summary, data on government and electoral makeup, policy and business, and foreign relations; Economic overview, with a summary, economic performance analysis, major trading partners, key economic issues, and potential for development; Macroeconomic data, including real GDP; Social indicators.

Presents a political and governmental overview for New Zealand, with a summary, data on government and electoral makeup, policy and business, and foreign relations.

Provides quick access to country data points, trends and analysis including New Zealand's political and governmental make-up, economic performance, gross domestic product (GDP), the potential for economic development, and detailed market and industry analysis of the country's business environment. Executive summary, with special focus on current issues affecting New Zealand and statistics related to key economic indicators; Key facts, including capital city, government and leadership data, and demographics; Political and governmental overview, with a summary, data on government and electoral makeup, policy and business, and foreign relations; Economic overview, with a summary, economic performance analysis, major trading partners, key economic issues, and potential for development; Macroeconomic data, including real GDP; Social indicators.

Provides quick access to country data points, trends and analysis including Indonesia's political and governmental make-up, economic performance, gross domestic product (GDP), the potential for economic development, and detailed market and industry analysis of the country's business environment. Executive summary, with special focus on current issues affecting Indonesia and statistics related to key economic indicators; Key facts, including capital city, government and leadership data, and demographics; Political and governmental overview, with a summary, data on government and electoral makeup, policy and business, and foreign relations; Economic overview, with a summary, economic performance analysis, major trading partners, key economic issues, and potential for development; Overview of key industries; Macroeconomic data, including real GDP; Social indicators.

Presents a political and governmental overview for Indonesia, with a summary, data on government and electoral makeup, policy and business, and foreign relations.

Presents a political and governmental overview for Ukraine, with a summary, data on government and electoral makeup, policy and business, and foreign relations.

Presents key facts, including capital city, government and leadership data, and demographics, about Ukraine.

Provides quick access to country data points, trends and analysis including Ukraine's political and governmental make-up, economic performance, gross domestic product (GDP), the potential for economic development, and detailed market and industry analysis of the country's business environment. Executive summary, with special focus on current issues affecting Ukraine and statistics related to key economic indicators; Key facts, including capital city, government and leadership data, and demographics; Political and governmental overview, with a summary, data on government and electoral makeup, policy and business, and foreign relations; Economic overview, with a summary, economic performance analysis, major trading partners, key economic issues, and potential for development; Macroeconomic data, including real GDP; Social indicators.

Presents a political and governmental overview for Colombia, with a summary, data on government and electoral makeup, policy and business, and foreign relations.

Provides quick access to country data points, trends and analysis including Colombia's political and governmental make-up, economic performance, gross domestic product (GDP), the potential for economic development, and detailed market and industry analysis of the country's business environment. Executive summary, with special focus on current issues affecting Colombia and statistics related to key economic indicators; Key facts, including capital city, government and leadership data, and demographics; Political and governmental overview, with a summary, data on government and electoral makeup, policy and business, and foreign relations; Economic overview, with a summary, economic performance analysis, major trading partners, key economic issues, and potential for development; Macroeconomic data, including real GDP; Social indicators.

Presents key facts, including capital city, government and leadership data, and demographics, about Colombia.