Political Science 2211E Lecture Notes - Balanced Budget Amendment, Neoliberalism, Balanced Budget
15 Dec 2013
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Today"s topics: the basics of federalism, the neoliberal approach to federalism, the keynesian-welfare approach to federalism (reaction, business vs activists in canadian federalist to neoliberal approach) At least 2 levels of government rule the same land and people. Opposite of federalism is a unitary government. Each level is enshrined in constitution so neither can abolish the other. Makes it easier for different communities to live together in a: example: quebec language, education. More democratic as governments are closer" to people. Provinces: national defense, criminal law, employment insurance, trade and foreign affairs, money and banking, transportation, aboriginals, health, education, welfare, environment, municipalities, property and civil rights, admin of justice. Free markets and less government: lower taxes, fewer social programs, less regulation. Markets promote freedom due to exit option". Use constitution and judicial review to lock-in free market. Neoliberal constitutionalism policies: property rights in charters or bills of rights, balanced budget amendments.
