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  • 11Separation of powers under the United States Constitution — This article refers to the separation of powers specifically in the United States. For the article on the theory of separation of powers, see: Separation of Powers Separation of powers is a political doctrine under which the executive,… …

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  • 12Daniel J. Layton — Supreme Court Chief Justice of Delaware Attorney General of Delaware (1932–1933) Chief Justice of Delaware Supreme Court (1933–1945) Personal details Born August 1, 1879(1879 08 01) Georgetown, Delaware Died …

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  • 13Togo — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Togo <p></p> Background: <p></p> French Togoland became Togo in 1960. Gen. Gnassingbe EYADEMA, installed as military ruler in 1967, ruled Togo with a heavy hand for… …

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  • 14Cyprus — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Cyprus <p></p> Background: <p></p> A former British colony, Cyprus became independent in 1960 following years of resistance to British rule. Tensions between the Greek …

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  • 15Benin — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Benin <p></p> Background: <p></p> Present day Benin was the site of Dahomey, a West African kingdom that rose to prominence in about 1600 and over the next two and… …

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  • 16Bermuda — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Bermuda <p></p> Background: <p></p> Bermuda was first settled in 1609 by shipwrecked English colonists headed for Virginia. Vacationing to the island to escape North… …

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  • 17Iran — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Iran <p></p> Background: <p></p> Known as Persia until 1935, Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling monarchy was overthrown and Shah Mohammad Reza… …

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  • 18Guinea-Bissau — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Guinea Bissau <p></p> Background: <p></p> Since independence from Portugal in 1974, Guinea Bissau has experienced considerable political and military upheaval. In 1980 …

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  • 19Tanzania — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Tanzania <p></p> Background: <p></p> Shortly after achieving independence from Britain in the early 1960s, Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form the nation of… …

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  • 20Burundi — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Burundi <p></p> Background: <p></p> Burundi s first democratically elected president was assassinated in October 1993 after only 100 days in office, triggering… …

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