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"Rational Choice Theory in Political Decision Making" published on by Oxford University Press.

Explores the concepts of the status quo & structure-induced equilibrium during the development of the Canadian constitution since 1867. The decision-making rules & procedures, in regard to treatment of the status quo, for each of the three Canadian constitutions illuminate the following: (1) the first demonstrated a separation of powers among multiple authorities; (2) the second placed executive powers over the legislative; & (3) the third, representing the post-1982 power structure, allows control of the executive over the legislature with an increasingly powerful judiciary. The relations between the powers in the dual system are explored via examples of complex games between the courts & executive, & confirmation of the Rawlsian paradox is asserted. 3 Figures. L. Collins Leigh

The possibility of eliminating genocide on an international level is explored. Following an overview of international legal treatments of genocide, a definitional matrix for genocidal crimes that provides a legal structure for assessing degrees of guilt is provided. A review of contemporary genocide scholarship illustrates how such research has improved understanding of genocidal violence. The introduction of a world genocide early warning system is supported, focusing on such an organization's conceptual structure & role in preventing genocide. Ten early warning processes that will indicate potential genocidal situations are discussed, eg, determination of whether certain groups are being dehumanized & targeted for genocide. Although some societies are too self-absorbed to prevent future instances of genocidal violence, it is concluded that past instances have induced the international community to seriously address the issue of preventing genocide in the future. 2 Figures, 91 References. J. W. Parker