OPPOSITION

in astronomy, alignment of two celestial bodies on opposite sides of the sky as viewed from earth. Opposition of the moon or planets is often determined in reference to the sun. Only the superior planets, whose orbits lie outside that of the earth, can be in opposition to the sun. When a planet is in opposition to the sun, its elongation is 180°, it exhibits retrograde motion, and its phase is full. This is a good time to observe a planet, since it rises when the sun sets and is visible throughout the night, setting as the sun rises.

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Political Opposition in Post-Confucian Society
Book by Peter R. Moody; Praeger Publishers, 1988
Subjects: Confucianism And State--East Asia, East Asia--Social Conditions, Opposition (Political Science)--East Asia, Political Participation--East Asia, Politics, Practical--East Asia
...the ability to organize a formal opposition party is, by itself, no guarantee against opposition disunity. The lack of formal...organization helped exacerbate the Taiwan oppositions problems. The opposition groups are in a classic dilemma...
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Opposition Government in Mexico
Book by Victoria E. Rodríguez, Peter M. Ward; University of New Mexico Press, 1995
Subjects: Elections--Mexico, Mexico--Politics And Government--1988-, Opposition (Political Science)--Mexico, Political Parties--Mexico
...left in the hands of an opposition government in a fair...in the hands of the opposition was somehow to condition the recognition of the oppositions victory on a fundamentally...in other words, the opposition-party governor should...
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The Conscience of the Revolution: Communist Opposition in Soviet Russia
Book by Robert Vincent Daniels; Harvard University Press, 1960
Subjects: Communism--Soviet Union, Soviet Union--Politics And Government--1917-1936
Krupskaya from the Opposition. Stalin announced her decision dramatically...to the organization line: "The Opposition have gone too far with their criticism...obviously with the intent of disarming Opposition criticism. He was eminently successful...
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Political Oppositions in Industrialising Asia
Book by Garry Rodan; Routledge, 1996
...forms and contents of oppositions in favour of a celebration...the existence of opposition per se . 4 A similar...difference between semi-oppositions in authoritarian regimes and oppositions in a liberal democracy...constituency. Semi-opposition
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Accountability of Armed Opposition Groups in International Law
Book by Liesbeth Zegveld; Cambridge University Press, 2002
Subjects: Civil War--Protection Of Civilians, Combatants And Noncombatants (International Law), Insurgency, Revolutions
...on Human Rights, does not bind armed opposition groups. However, the impact of armed opposition groups on civilian suffering, both through...to examine the question whether armed opposition groups are capable of violating human...
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The President as Opposition Leader
Journal article by David A. Crockett; Presidential Studies Quarterly, Vol. 30, 2000
Subjects: Opposition (Political science)--Research, Political parties--Research, Political science research--Research, Politics--Research, Presidents--Research
The President as Opposition Leader. by DAVID A. CROCKETT The Idea of Opposition Leadership In his masterpiece The Discourses...history. I call these types of presidents "opposition leaders." A close reading of various texts...
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The Opposition Presidency: Leadership and the Constraints of History
Journal article by Kevin S. Price; Presidential Studies Quarterly, Vol. 33, 2003
Subjects: The Opposition Presidency: Leadership and the Constraints of History (Book)--Reviews
The Opposition Presidency: Leadership and the Constraints...University Press, 2002. 286 pp. In The Opposition Presidency, David A. Crockett encourages...interpreting the experiences of twelve "opposition presidents," Crockett generates new...
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Democracy in Croatia: Views from the Opposition
Journal article by Stephen C. Markovich; East European Quarterly, Vol. 32, 1998
Subjects: Croatia--Political aspects, Democracy--Croatia, Opposition (Political science)--Croatia, Tudjman, Franjo--Public opinion
...But what about the opposition parties in Croatia...In order to get the oppositions views of democracy...leading members of eight opposition parties, parties which...earlier, to thwart the oppositions installation of one...Friganovic (SDP) the opposition parties attribute their...
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Limited Choices: Russian Opposition Parties and the 2007 Duma Election
Journal article by Nicklaus Laverty; Demokratizatsiya, Vol. 16, 2008
Subjects: Changes, Law, Opposition parties, Political activism, Political parties, Politics, Problems, Systems analysis
Limited Choices: Russian Opposition Parties and the 2007 Duma Election...electoral formula was a challenge to the opposition parties that saw their support decline...system itself and how it has limited opposition parties choices. This includes...
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Influencing Environmental Policy in Rural Communities: The Environmental Opposition at Work
Journal article by Jacqueline Vaughn Switzer; Policy Studies Journal, Vol. 29, 2001
Subjects: Environmental policy--Social aspects, Opposition (Political science)--Social aspects, Rural population--Political aspects, United States--Rural areas
...Rural Communities: The Environmental Opposition at Work. by Jacqueline Vaughn Switzer Environmental opposition groups have often formed in rural communities...that the members of the environmental opposition "...are people who would convert...
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Opposition in Disarray
Magazine article by Karen Dabrowska; The Middle East, December 1994
Subjects: Iraq--Politics and government, Opposition (Political science)--Analysis
...and the divisions among the opposition soon became apparent during...the main and most important opposition grouping but the day before...London-based Islamic opposition groups issued a communique...attempt to unravel the oppositions strategy for getting rid...
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Chávez's Opposition Opts out
Magazine article by Steve Ellner; In These Times, Vol. 30, January 2006
Subjects: Chavez, Hugo, Congressional elections, Opposition parties, Political behavior, Presidency, Venezuela
Chavezs Opposition Opts out by Steve...Chavez called the oppositions eleventh-hour...victory for the opposition, the high abstention...Chavistas. The oppositions decision not to...surprise. The opposition claimed that the...
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Case Study: Minnesota's Opposition Research Debacle
Magazine article by Alan Dessoff; Campaigns & Elections, Vol. 27, September 2006
Subjects: Hatch, Mike--Political activity, Opposition (Political science)--Research
Case Study: Minnesotas Opposition Research Debacle. by Alan Dessoff...on the often shadowy practice of opposition research in political campaigns...term state legislator had hired an opposition research firm to find dirt about...
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Upset in Malaysia: Opposition Breakthrough, Anwar Makes Comeback
Magazine article by John Gee; The Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, Vol. 27, May/Jun 2008
Subjects: Congressional elections, Criminal investigations, Decision making, Election results, Opposition parties, Political activism, Politics, Prime ministers, State elections
...candidacy at the head of the opposition parties. Anwar nevertheless...leading role in rallying opposition to the government. Following...co-operation among the oppositions unlikely partners: Parti...supporters to back whichever opposition candidate was running in...
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Oppositions Have to Change before They Can Win
Magazine article by Tony Barry; Review - Institute of Public Affairs, Vol. 60, July 2008
Subjects: Australia, Opposition parties, Political campaigns, Publicity, Strategic planning, Values
...shut before the opposition is able to push it open. The era of oppositions merely opposing...The temptation in opposition is to focus on...headlines. Rather, oppositions need to develop...for parties in opposition. Until they recognise...necessary balance, oppositions will be unable...
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Opposition Leaders Preparing to Hold Summit
Newspaper article; Manila Bulletin, January 4, 2008
Subjects: Estrada, Joseph P.
Opposition Leaders Preparing to Hold Summit. Byline: BEN R...the holding of a summit of leaders of the political opposition to pave the way for the fielding of a united opposition ticket in the 2010 presidential elections. In making...
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Opposition Activists Eager to Mount Revolution; 'Wait' Is the Word from Leaders Worried about Lack of Support
Newspaper article; The Washington Times, November 16, 2005
Subjects: Activists, Political activists, Reformers, Social reformers
...waiting for the leaders of the opposition to give us the word," said...that it still isnt time." Opposition leaders are calling for patience...is going to grow." The oppositions first post-election rally...fewer than the 50,000 the opposition thinks would be needed to...
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Joker: Opposition Is Lazy for Not Filing Impeachment
Newspaper article; Manila Bulletin, July 5, 2005
Subjects: Arroyo, Gloria Macapagal-, Arroyo, Joker
Joker: Opposition Is Lazy for Not Filing Impeachment. Byline: MARIO B. CASAYURAN What the opposition is doing is a sign of laziness. Independent...this yesterday as he dared the political opposition to file impeachment proceedings against...
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Belarussian Opposition Hopes for a Yugoslavia-Like Revolt
Newspaper article by David R. Sands; The Washington Times, October 15, 2000
Subjects: Belarus, Lukashenko, Alexander
Belarussian opposition hopes for a Yugoslavia-like revolt...elections today. Embattled Belarussian opposition leaders, who are urging a boycott...the international coordinator of the opposition Charter 97 movement. "We see a lot...
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Erap Gives Opposition Oct. 15 Deadline
Newspaper article; Manila Bulletin, August 25, 2009
Subjects: Party leaders
Erap Gives Opposition Oct. 15 Deadline. Cebu City mdash...President Joseph Estrada is giving opposition leaders until October 15 to come up...apparently, that was the first time United Opposition President, Jejomar Binay heard the...
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encyclopedia articles on: Opposition  - 1093 results

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Opposition
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
OPPOSITION in astronomy, alignment of two celestial...sides of the sky as viewed from earth. Opposition of the moon or planets is often determined...outside that of the earth, can be in opposition to the sun. When a planet is in opposition...
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Zimbabwe , Country, Africa
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...hearings revealed widespread African opposition to the terms, Britain refused to recognize...seats against a weak and fragmented opposition. In the 1990s, Mugabes government...2000, parliamentary elections, a new opposition party, the Movement for Democratic...
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Zambia
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...the late 1960s Kaunda faced formidable opposition from political and student groups protesting...the constitution was amended to allow opposition parties. In 1991, Frederick Chiluba...parliament. A coup allegedly plotted by the opposition led to a brief state of emergency in...
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Togo
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...He proved to be intolerant of growing opposition, repressing dissent in trade unions...contest that was boycotted by the main opposition parties. As a result, economic sanctions...the elections were boycotted by the opposition. The 2002 parliamentary elections were...
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Japan
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...party was formed, to 1993, when an opposition coalition formed a government; however...Japan, which is now Japans largest opposition party, and New Komeito, a Buddhist...rebellion in 1877 marked the end of opposition to the new regime. Emissaries were...
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