Word: retainers
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Trudeau's chief goals in seeking a home-grown constitution was to strengthen Canada's relatively weak central government. That was precisely why he faced stubborn opposition from the country's ten provincial premiers, who retain primary control over natural resources, education and health. To secure the premiers' agreement, Trudeau was forced to compromise on several important points, including an amendment formula requiring approval by seven provinces comprising 50% of Canada's population...
...general consensus is that we'd like to retain the tournament." Harvard's Wentzell said. "Considering where softball is now, it's just not feasible for us to go round robin...
...reduces the plot to its ultimate theme: a struggle to follow one's beliefs. Knapp embodies his character with a subtle insolence--almost cynicism--through his keen looks and carefully gauged facial expressions. Although the Common Man fawns at his various masters' feet, his very submission enables him to retain a distance from the other characters...
...divestiture of the British Empire began quietly, when Canada was granted self-rule in 1867. Australia won independence in 1901, and New Zealand in 1907. After World War I, Britain managed to retain most of its holdings, but following World War II, economic exhaustion at home combined with the nationalistic aspirations of its far-flung subjects led to the dismantling of the empire...
Strictly speaking, under the country's parliamentary system there is no reason why the right-wing parties have to include the Christian Democrats in the new government. But, understanding the need to retain strong U.S. backing, the rightists have negotiated at length with the Christian Democrats. In all likelihood the government will be headed by a President from ARENA (though not D'Aubuisson, who is generally acknowledged to be too controversial and abrasive for the job) and a Vice President from the P.C.N. The Christian Democrats may be offered a few of the lesser Cabinet posts in return...