Historical Events tagged with "separation of powers"
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Ratification of the 11th Amendment
The 11th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified, altering the judicial power of the federal courts. This amendment arose from concerns over states being sued in federal court by citizens of another state or foreign entities. It aimed to clarify state sovereignty and limit the jurisdiction of federal courts. The amendment was proposed by Congress in 1794 and ratified by the states in 1795, greatly impacting how states could be held liable in court, protecting them from certain lawsuits.
Continue ReadingAssassination Attempt on Paolo Sarpi
An attempted assassination targeted Paolo Sarpi, a prominent Venetian statesman and scientist. On this day, Sarpi was assaulted by hired assassins while leaving the church of San Moisè in Venice. The motives behind the attack were likely linked to Sarpi's reformist ideas and conflicts with the Catholic Church, which viewed him as a threat due to his intellectual pursuits and advocacy for church-state separation. Despite being wounded, Sarpi survived the attempt on his life, which emphasized the tension between emerging modern thought and traditional power structures.
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