Spain’s 1876 Constitution and the Canovista System

Understanding Spain’s 1876 Constitution

Source Analysis and Historical Context

Type of Source and Primary Nature

The document in question is a primary source, specifically the Spanish Constitution of 1876. It is a public and political document. The articles referenced within it pertain to the state’s confessional nature, fundamental freedoms (expression, assembly, association, and petition), and the legislative branch’s division into two houses of parliament: the Congress and the Senate.

Historical

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Private International Law: Core Principles and Legal Frameworks

Sources of International Law

  • Internal Sources
  • Treaty Sources: Agreements among states.
  • Institutional Sources: Events created by international organizations.
  • Transnational Law: Such as Lex Mercatoria.
  • Soft Law: Non-binding recommendations and opinions, lacking direct legal force.

Sources and Techniques in Private International Law (DIP)

  • Primary Law (Original Law): Founding treaties, agreements, and amending or accession acts.
  • Secondary Law (Derived Law): Measures adopted to comply with treaties and objectives,
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Legal System Basics: Sources and Branches of Law

Legal System Fundamentals: Sources of Law

The rules that comprise the legal system originate from various sources:

  • Law

    Refers to any general and binding law, enacted by a state organ in accordance with the national constitution. Rules can be found at national and provincial levels. Key features include:

    • Mandatory: Laws must be obeyed by all inhabitants of the country, whether Argentine nationals or foreigners.
    • General: They govern all similar situations described within the text of the law.
    • Stable: Laws
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Labor Law: Wage Compensation & Benefits Regulations

Compensation and Wage Regulations

Article 129: Salary Determination

The salary shall be freely determined, but in no case shall it be less than the minimum fixed by the competent authority as prescribed by law.

Article 130: Wage Fixing Criteria

In fixing the amount of wages for each type of work, the quantity and quality of service shall be taken into account, as well as the need to ensure a humane and dignified living for the worker and their family.

Article 131: Worker’s Right to Dispose of Wages

The

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Essential Commercial Law: Sales & Commission Contracts

Commercial Sales Contracts and Obligations

Consequences of Buyer’s Unjustified Refusal

If the buyer refuses or rejects goods without valid reason or purpose, the seller, who prefers the performance of the contract, may deposit the goods in court. The seller can then claim the price and may also seek contract rescission.

Common Breaches of Contractual Obligations

  • Failure in the duty of delivery of goods in all circumstances (quantity, quality, etc.).
  • Breach of the duty of paying the price.
  • Failure to accept
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International Peace & Security: Core Concepts & Challenges

International Peace & Security: Key Points

Global peace relies on diplomacy, enforcement, and justice. The UN and ICC are central to conflict resolution.

Key Success Factors & Institutional Roles

UN and ICC Roles in Peace & Security

  • UNSC (United Nations Security Council): Maintains international peace and security. Composed of 15 members; 5 permanent members hold veto power (United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia, China).
  • UN Tools: Diplomacy, mediation, arbitration, peacekeeping, and
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