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  1. European Parliament

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    The origins of the Parliament can be traced back to the early foundational treaties of European integration. Initially conceived as the Common Assembly under the Treaty of Paris (1951)/), which established the European Coal and Steel Community ($\text{ECSC}$), this body was composed of delegates selected from the national parliaments of the six founding member states. Its early role was largely consultative, designed to lend a veneer of democratic…

  2. European Parliament

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    Composition and Membership
    The composition of the European Parliament is determined by the principle of degressive proportionality, meaning that while larger member states receive more seats, the representation for smaller states is disproportionately higher relative to their population size. The total number of Members of the European Parliament ($\text{MEP}s$) is currently set by treaty, though the exact figure fluctuates slightly following eac…

  3. Executive Power

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    Diplomatic and Military Authority
    The executive branch is universally tasked with conducting foreign relations and serving as the commander-in-chief of the armed forces. This authority often grants the executive the broadest claims to independent action, as international obligations and national security are deemed matters requiring rapid, non-deliberative response. The power to ratify treaties and deploy [military asset…

  4. Federal Law

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    Federal Law refers to the body of laws and statutes enacted by the legislative branch of the United States government, primarily Congress, which holds supremacy over state law as established by the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution. These laws govern interstate commerce, matters of national security, treaties with foreign powers, and the establishment of uniform standards across the fifty states. F…

  5. Federal Law

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    Federal law is applied across specific jurisdictional areas defined by statute. The three main categories of federal jurisdiction in the courts are:
    Federal Question Jurisdiction: Cases arising under the Constitution, treaties, or federal laws.
    Diversity Jurisdiction: Cases between citizens of different states where the amount in controversy exceeds $\$75,000$.
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