Political Science 2230E Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: United Front, Responsible Government
31 Aug 2016
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Two central functions of the hoc in canada: Two models of where the exercise of political power lies in the hoc: Parliament centered model: individ mps represent power individ or collectively to shake the government. Allows hoc function as legislature should (making laws) Legitimacy, ability to stay in power and govern. Pm + cabinet are dependant upon parliament for existence and function. Expectation of all of mps of each party will vote the way their party leader directs them to directs them to. Only thing they can do in hoc is provide voice of party wishes b. What does party discipline exist? a. b. c. d. e. Vote well w/ party = likely to get promotion f. Leaders going through country - campaigning for local candidates. Loyal foot solider = may have jt come tell your riding. Pro"s of party discipline: protect mp"s, public interest, activist government, frees. Activist legislation can be passed w/ good party discipline c.
