POLI 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Constitutionalism, Deferral, Lords Of Appeal In Ordinary
25 Oct 2016
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Highly centralized parliamentary system coupled with highly decentralized federal system. While within the federal order of government the pm is all powerful. Federalism and constitutionalism two of the principles of the canadian regime. The constitution divides power allowing for federalism to exist in canada. Understanding this requires an understanding of constitutionalism and constitutions. Essential for democracy, but not necessarily democratic. The fundamental law of a political system. Sets out framework for relationship between citizen and state as well as the distribution of power within a state. Takes three forms: written documents, conventions, and court decisions. Normally very difficult to change, even in states with non-codified constitutions such as the uk (cid:862)co(cid:374)stitutio(cid:374) is (cid:373)ore tha(cid:374) a (cid:449)ritte(cid:374) text. (cid:863) supreme court of canada. You must look at the constitution as an organic whole. Can be both constitutional and normal legislation. Constitution act 1867 and constitution 1982 are the main constitutional documents in.
