The narcissus is also a national flower symbolising the new year or Newroz in the Kurdish culture. The narcissus is perceived in the West as a symbol of vanity, in the East as a symbol of wealth and good fortune (see Eastern cultures).
Despite Alexander Hamilton's assurance that Congress would regulate elections only in extraordinary circumstances, congressional intervention has been significant. In 1842, Congress required the election of Members of the House of Representatives by district.
1. This summary provides a brief exposition of the legislative process and should not be regarded as a comprehensive explanation of the relevant process as provided for in sections 73 to 82 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act 108 of 1996), and the relevant Rules of Parliament.. Legislative authority. 2.1 Parliament, as the national legislature, has legislative authority (the power to make laws) in the national sphere of government. Consequently, Parliament has the power to pass new laws, to amend existing laws, and to repeal old laws.