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Democratic Centre Of Macau
Democratic Centre of Macau (; ; CDM) is a centre-left progressive Portuguese political association based in Macau, then a Portuguese colony. Founded on 30 April 1974, five days after the Carnation Revolution, it remains the only registered political association in Macau, different from the better-known civic associations. Objectives Aiming to contribute to the exercise of civil and political rights and the political participation in Macau, the CDM pushes for the democratic progress in Macau, and advocates free, active, enlightened, and conscious participation of citizens in public with democratic experience. The CDM also urges to defend the principles set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and to sign International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. History On 30 April 1974, leftists and Armed Forces Movement met in Fat Siu Lau restaurant in Macau for the first time, including lawyer Joaqui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Progressivism
Progressivism holds that it is possible to improve human societies through political action. As a political movement, progressivism seeks to advance the human condition through social reform based on purported advancements in science, technology, economic development, and social organization. Adherents hold that progressivism has universal application and endeavor to spread this idea to human societies everywhere. Progressivism arose during the Age of Enlightenment out of the belief that civility in Europe was improving due to the application of new empirical knowledge to the governance of society.Harold Mah''Enlightenment Phantasies: Cultural Identity in France and Germany, 1750–1914'' Cornell University. (2003). p. 157. In modern political discourse, progressivism gets often associated with social liberalism, a left-leaning type of liberalism, in contrast to the right-leaning neoliberalism, combining support for a mixed economy with cultural liberalism. In the 21st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Governor Of Macau
The governor of Macau ( pt, Governador de Macau; ) was a Portuguese colonial official who headed the colony of Macau, before 1623 called captain-major ( pt, Capitão-mor). The post was replaced on 20 December 1999 upon the transfer of sovereignty over Macau to China by the office of the chief executive of Macau. Powers of the governor of Macau The governor of Macau was responsible for the internal and local control of the colony. External relations and military needs were dealt by the Portuguese government in Lisbon. List of captains-major and governors of Macau (1557–1999) The date refers to the date of appointment. Captains-major Governors See also *History of Macau *Portuguese Macau Portuguese Macau (officially the Province of Macau until 1976, and then the Autonomous Region of Macau from 1976 to 1999) was a Portuguese colony that existed from the first official Portuguese settlement in 1557 to the end of colonial ru ... {{Governor of Macau Portu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Political Parties In Macau
Macau does not have formal political party, political parties. However, some civic groups representing the interests of business, labor, and social welfare put forward lists at the elections. The following is a listing of associations that participated in the most recent legislative elections: * Union for Development * United Citizens Association of Macau * Union for Promoting Progress * Macau-Guangdong Union * Alliance for Change (Macau), Alliance for Change * New Union for Macau's Development * Macau Business Interest Union * Employees Association Joint Candidature Commission * Macau professional Interest Union * Association for Promotion of Social Services and Education * Excellent Culture and Sports Union Association * New Macau Association ** New Democratic Macau Association ** Prosperous Democratic Macau Association ** New Macau Liberals * New Hope (Macau), New Hope * Civil Watch * Association for Together Efforts to Improve the Community * Activism for Democracy Association ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Appointed Members Of The Legislative Assembly Of Macau
The appointed members of the Legislative Assembly of Macau are members of the Legislative Assembly of Macau who are appointed by the chief executive (and governor during the colonial era). They are not affiliated to any political party and do not represent any constituency but they are generally loyal to the chief executive. There are currently seven appointed members in the Legislative Assembly. List of Appointed members after 1999 6th Legislative Assembly (2017–present) ;Members appointed by the Chief Executive "Fernando" Chui Sai On * Ma Chi Seng * Pang Chuan * Wu Chou Kit * Lao Chi Ngai * Fong Ka Chio * Iau Teng Pio * Chan Wa Keong 5th Legislative Assembly (2013–2017) ;Members appointed by the Chief Executive "Fernando" Chui Sai On * Fong Chi Keong * Vong Hin Fai * "Dominic" Sio Chi Wai * Ma Chi Seng * Tsui Wai Kwan * "Tommy" Lau Veng Seng * Tong Io Cheng 4th Legislative Assembly (2009–2013) ;Members appointed by the Chief Executive "Fernando" Chui Sai On * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indirectly Elected Member
The functional constituency is a professional or special interest group involved in the electoral process, they make up part of the political systems of Macau in legislative branch. Eligible voters in a functional constituency are designated legal entities such as organisations and corporations. Hong Kong has a similar political system. List of functional constituencies Legislative Assembly of Macau has twelve functional constituency seats. They represent: Industry, Commerce and Finance *Industry, Commerce and Finance (工商、金融界) represented by the Macau Business Interest Union. Labour *Labour (勞工界) represented by the Employees Association Joint Candidature Commission. Professional *Professional (專業界) represented by the Macau professional Interest Union. Welfare and Education *Welfare and Education (社會服務、教育界) represented by the Association for Promotion of Social Services and Education. Culture and Sport *Culture and Sport (文化 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Directly Elected Member (Macau)
Macau is the only geographical constituency in the elections for the Legislative Assembly of Macau, with three sub-geographical constituencies under it. Overview The constituency was set up in 1976 election when the highest averages method of the closed party-list proportional representation electoral system was introduced. No change of boundary had been made throughout since 1976. The constituency covers all the parishes and zone in Macau. Members have been elected under proportional representation with seats apportioned under the highest averages method using the D'Hondt method The D'Hondt method, also called the Jefferson method or the greatest divisors method, is a method for allocating seats in parliaments among federal states, or in party-list proportional representation systems. It belongs to the class of highest- .... Suffrage was opened to Macau Residents without Portuguese citizenship in 1984. Background The constituency was formed since the 1976 legislative e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Handover Of Macau
The transfer of sovereignty of Macau (; pt, Transferência da soberania de Macau) from Portugal to the People's Republic of China (PRC) occurred on 20 December 1999. Macau was settled by Portuguese merchants in 1557, during the Ming dynasty and was subsequently under various degrees of Portuguese rule until 1999. Portugal's involvement in the region was formally recognised by the Qing dynasty in 1749. The Portuguese governor João Maria Ferreira do Amaral, emboldened by the First Opium War and the Treaty of Nanking, attempted to annex the territory, expelling Qing authorities in 1846, but was assassinated. Mayers, William Frederick (1902). Treaties Between the Empire of China and Foreign Powers' (4th ed.). Shanghai: North-China Herald. pp. 156–157. After the Second Opium War, the Portuguese government, along with a British representative, signed the 1887 Sino-Portuguese Treaty of Peking that gave Portugal perpetual colonial rights to Macau on the condition that Portugal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jornal Tribuna De Macau
The ''Jornal Tribuna de Macau'' () is one of three Portuguese-language newspapers in Macau. It is published seven days a week, appearing in the morning, and covers both local and international news. José Rocha Diniz is its director. The ''Jornal Tribuna'', or JTM, was created with the merger of the ''Jornal de Macau'' and the ''Tribuna de Macau'', two of the region's oldest Portuguese-language newspapers, both of which emerged in the 1980s. The JTM is affiliated with the Portuguese newspaper ''Diário de Notícias ''Diário de Notícias'' () is a Portuguese daily newspaper published in Lisbon, Portugal. Established since 1864, the paper is considered a newspaper of record for Portugal. History and profile ''Diário de Notícias'' was first published in ...'', and says in its mission statement that its aim is to encourage the use of Portuguese and help Macau maintain ties with Portugal and the rest of the Portuguese-speaking world. References External links * {{DE ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980 Macanese Legislative Election
Legislative elections were held in Portuguese Macau on 28 September 1980, returning 17 members of the Legislative Assembly of Macau, with 6 directly elected by electorates, 6 indirectly elected by special interest groups and 5 appointed by the Governor. This was the second election for the new legislature, and only those with Portuguese nationality or the descendants of Portuguese people were eligible to vote. The election saw six directly elected seats were all won by the Macau-born Portuguese. Susana Chou, the only Chinese elected through the Macau constituency last time, did not stay in the Legislative Assembly. Association for the Defense of Macau Interest (ADIM), led by conservative Carlos d'Assumpção, and Democratic Centre of Macau, led by radicals, both kept their respective four and one seat, with ADIM remained the largest party. Governor Nuno Viriato Tavares de Melo Egídio then appointed five other members to the Legislative Assembly. Results Members Reference ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legislative Assembly Of Macau
The Legislative Assembly of the Macau Special Administrative Region (; ) is the organ of the legislative branch of Macau. It is a 33-member body comprising 14 directly elected members, 12 indirectly elected members representing functional constituencies and 7 members appointed by the chief executive. It is located at Sé. Charter The assembly has the following charter: # To enact, amend, suspend or repeal laws; # To examine and approve budgets; and examine the report on audit; # To decide on taxation and approve debts to be undertaken by the government # To debate the policy addresses by the Chief Executive; # To debate any issue concerning public interests; # To receive and handle complaints from Macau residents Election results Legislative assembly buildings The assembly sits at a special Legislative Assembly building, a modern three-storey structure located in the Nam Van area. From 1784 to 1999, the Assembly met at the Leal Senado Building. Selection methods A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1976 Macanese Legislative Election
1976 Macanese legislative election was held in Portuguese Macau on 11 July 1976, returning 17 members of the Legislative Assembly of Macau, with 6 directly elected by electorates, 6 indirectly elected by special interest groups and 5 appointed by the Governor. Carnation Revolution in 1974 by the left-leaning military officers overthrew the Portuguese Government. The new government started the transition to democracy and decolonization in various colonies, including Macau which the sovereignty could be handed back to China. Democratic reforms were implemented in the city, such as the introduction of democratic elected seats in the Legislative Assembly through the newly enacted Organic Statute of Macau. This was the first election after the legislature was revamped. Only those with Portuguese nationality or the descendants of Portuguese people were eligible to vote, and hence the Chinese cannot elect the members. Five out of six directly elected seats were won by Macau-born Port ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Constituent Assembly Of Portugal
The Constituent Assembly ( pt, Assembleia Constituinte) was the Portuguese constituent assembly elected on 25 April 1975, after the Carnation Revolution (25 April 1974), for the purpose of adopting a constitution for the Third Portuguese Republic, the Constitution of 1976. Background After the Carnation Revolution, the National Salvation Junta dissolved all political offices previously existing in the '' Estado Novo'' (Law no. 1/74). On 14 May 1974, the President of the National Salvation Junta, António de Spínola, abolished the National Assembly and the Corporative Chamber (Law no. 2/74), the two parliamentary chambers in the ''Estado Novo'', and established a transitory constitution (Law no. 3/74) to be used until the new constitution was approved. Elections The election of the Constituent Assembly was carried out in Portugal on 25 April 1975, exactly one year after the Carnation Revolution and was the first free election in fifty years, the first in the new democrati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
