Chilean Political System: Congress, Impeachment, and Senate Powers

The President must sign the order made by the President. Finally, they must worry about the effective implementation of policies, laws, and regulations of public services, which depends on each ministry. Do not forget that the ministers, from the moment they sign a decree, compromise their liability, both criminal and administrative. In addition, they are politically accountable to the President, who at any time can remove them. This is very subjective, as it may be not only acting illegally, but

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Obligations: Payment, Breach, and Liability

Payment and Compliance

Under Article 1156 of the Civil Code: “The obligations are extinguished by:

  • Payment or performance.
  • Loss of the thing properly.
  • Debt forgiveness.
  • Confusion of rights of creditor or debtor.
  • Compensation.
  • Novation.
  • Appropriation, prescription and compliance with the condition and time solving.

Payment is the legal act that is or is fully executed the benefit payable under a mandatory relationship. It is the primary means of settlement.

Payment can take several forms: It may involve giving

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Islamic Spain: From the Valiato to Muslim Justice

The Islamic State of Al-Andalus

In Spain, there were several stages: the Valiato, Emirate, Caliphate, and Taifa Kingdoms.

The Valiato

The invasion of Spain was caused by the support of the Jews and some related Witiza Visigoths. The number of people entering the Valiato was great until 756. The supreme leader was the Wali, who may have numbered 22 or 23. The Wali was appointed by the previous Wali, the governor of North Africa, or the Caliph of Damascus. It was a product of choice within the army,

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Labor Law: Employee Rights & Termination Clauses

Article 44

If workers are called to enlist and serve in the National Guard, in accordance with Article 31, section III of the Constitution, the service time will be taken into account in determining its age.

Article 45

The worker must return to work:

  1. In the case of fractions I, II, IV and VII of Article 42, the day after the date of termination of the cause of the suspension, and
  2. In the case of fractions III, V and VI of article 42, within fifteen days following the termination of the cause of the suspension

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Workplace Relations: Disputes, Safety, and Employee Rights

Labor Disputes and Resolutions

A labor dispute arises when labor and management disagree on employment terms. This conflict can manifest in several ways:

  • Collective Labor Dispute: Involves worker representatives, employers, and business associations.

The resolution can be achieved through:

  • Agreement: Direct settlement between parties.
  • Reconciliation: A third party facilitates negotiation without offering solutions.
  • Mediation: A third party proposes solutions but does not make decisions.
  • Arbitration: A
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Roman Republic: Patrician-Plebeian Conflict, Magistrates, and Assemblies

The Patrician-Plebeian Struggle in the Roman Republic

The early Roman Republic (6th-4th centuries BC) was marked by conflict between patricians and plebeians. Patricians, descendants of the city’s founders, held all political and civil power, forming a state based on a gentile system. Plebeians, a diverse group of people who settled in Rome under the king’s protection, received small land plots for their livelihood. They were also composed of merchants and artisans attracted to the city.

The plebeians

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