Foundations of the Canadian Government

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Foundations of the Canadian Government

Canadian Government Canada’s government can be described as having four features: Representative Democracy Constitutional Monarchy Federal System (Multi) Party System

Representative Democracy Demo = people + cracy = power to rule/govern 2 kinds: Direct = citizens vote in referenda (to make decisions) Originated in Ancient Greece (everyone involved) Representative = people vote to choose their leaders, and the leaders make decisions for them. Governments are accountable to the people.

Constitutional Monarchy Head of state is Queen Elizabeth II Monarch’s power is limited by a constitution. Monarch is a figurehead. (mainly symbolic) Represented by the Governor General Country is led by a prime minister, not a president.

Governor General Michelle Jean

Federal System Three levels of government: Federal (most power) Provincial Municipal All levels of government can make laws, but the Federal government prevails when the laws are in conflict. Residual Powers – Decision making not in the 1867 constitution given to the Federal government. (Example – Internet, Air Traffic Control)

Power is divided between levels of government. Federal System: Power is divided between levels of government.

(Multi) Party System Party system means that Canada has several political parties. Is this the same as China? A political party is a group of people who have common beliefs, ideas and plans about the best way to govern a country. Political ideology – Is based on a common set of beliefs.

Party System Canada’s major political parties

Minor Parties

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