POG 100 Study Guide - Secret Ballot, Elections Canada, Gerrymandering

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Politics and Public Administration
• Course: POG 100
• Professor: Donna Schatz

Document Summary

Un nations provide electoral assistance for countries that request it. Un electoral assistance established 1992 historically un has observed elections but this is decreasing nowadays aimed at building voter confidence and aiding transition to democracy. Political volunteerism: citizens volunteering during elections, donating to parties or belonging to a party all time low in canada. Oct 24 2022 ontario municipal election turnout was 33% Meaningful democratic elections: elections are meaningful when those elected have real power and following conditions exist: universal suffrage voters can choose freely among candidates and parties use of secret ballot to protect against intimidation and bribery. Meaningful competition: all citizens have right to run in elections regularly scheduled vote. Information: media should fairly and extensively cover contending parties and candidates. May involve placing spending limits on certain campaign procedures such as advertising. Providing subsidies to parties/campaign with less wealthy contributors.