POLSCI 2D03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Sponsorship Scandal
15 Feb 2017
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One can prevent tyranny if there is a separation. The executive is subservient to the legislative body. If we limit the scope of in uence that one certain branch has we can limit the potential for arbitrary power. Cabinet and prime minister can only remain in power as long as the legislature says that its okay. House of commons can decide whether a prime minister is done or not. She is still the queen of canada. Mostly a ceremonial thing; all powers vested in the governor general. She can decide where the capital of canada is. Rules but doesn"t reign over the country. Represents the whole of the country united together. There is a judicial responsibility between the crown and the indigenous people. We have a constitutional monarchy; her powers are severally restricted by the. Allows the queen to appoint up to 8 additional senators. Bound to act only by advice of the prime minister.
