POLS 111 Lecture 6: Chapter 7
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By the end of the week you should be able to. In canada there could be an election anytime, should occur every 5 years unless there is national crisis (ex; war) Its up to the current government (crown technically, but acts on the advice of the prime minister) advice of the prime minister) All citizens should be free to run for office. Ultimately allows what parties are suppose to do, lobbying, campaign etc. Focussing on selecting candidates based on the majority. Getting the number of seats as number of people that voted for you. Have specific ridings, you win the riding by getting the most amount of votes. Candidate who receive certain proportion of firsts voters are elected. If preferred candidate elects, second preferred given next vote. Mandatory minimum income (no other forms of sa) Minimum income (only those in need of sa) + high minimum wage. Status quo (sa + minimum wage)