This statement is FALSE.
The European Union is constituted by 28 member states, and not all of them are republics. For example, Spain, Belgium and the Netherlands are constitutional monarchies.
It is not a partnership but a form of supranational integration. The level of integration is not as deep as the one that can be found in a federal country like the US. Its member states have established a common market, free movement of people and goods, a common currency, common foreign policy and even certain levels of political integration. Many other aspects such as the fiscal policy, are decided at the state level and the EU has no authority over them.
terrain, defenses, and supply lines that differentiated the battle of gettysburg from the battle of vicksburg
terrain, defenses, and supply lines that differentiated the battle of gettysburg from the battle of vicksburg
For 391 years, going from 794 to 1185, the real power in Japan was in the hands of the Fujiwara family (A option), they achieved that by monopolizing regent positions. The seize of power by abdicated emperors at the 11th century followed by the rise of the Samurais led to Fujiwara's gradual decline.
