PPGC67H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: English Canada, Free Trade, North American Free Trade Agreement
21 Jul 2013
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Week 3- (1) democracy fundamental belief in the core values of democracy. Popular sovereignty power rests ultimately in the hands of the citizenry. Political equality one person, one vote. Political freedom freedom of thought, belief, opinion, expression, association and assembly. Majority rule precedence of numbers (felt necessity to protect against the tyranny of the majority) (2)balance between collectivism and individualism. Strong sense of individualism expressed through a strong appreciation of economic freedom and the sanctity of private enterprise (3) value diversity over homogeneity. Citizens are encouraged to maintain their cultural distinctiveness (4) deference to authority. Peace, order and good government (5) egalitarianism. Emphasis on removing barriers that prevent individuals/groups from achieving their full potential (6) caution, diffidence and nonviolence. Sense of national inferiority and defensiveness coupled with the absence of a spirit of innovation and risk-taking. Argues that political cultures are shaped by formative events. These events can move a culture indefinitely in a new direction.
