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.
Legislative authority is held by the Parliament of South Africa. Executive authority is vested in the President of South Africa who is head of state and head of government, and his Cabinet. The President is elected from the Parliament to serve a fixed term.South Africa's government differs greatly from those of other Commonwealth nations.xecutive authority is vested in the President of South Africa who is head of state and head of government, and his Cabinet. The President is elected from the Parliament to serve a fixed term.