PLSC 2231 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Manitoba Schools Question, Constitutional Law, Senate Of Canada
28 Oct 2016
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The canadian state lecture key points: political science institutions are like the constitution, they are a country"s rulebook. Federalism is suitable for countries that display differences of climate, geography, (diversity and size), religion, language, culture and economies (multicultural/multinational states: join due to defense, economic reasons, shared past experiences, shared values. Can choose not to become federalist if each order has a long serving system of self- government, pride in differences, or wish to retain individuality. Federalism accommodates mutual interest and individuality, divides sovereignty, centralizing and decentralizing forces, there is a balance. Federalism prevents simple majority rule from trampling minority interests. Creates a majority out of what would have been otherwise a minority. Canadian federalism: federalism largely the result of pressures from quebec to a lesser extent of the. The federal system is difficult and costly to operate. Particularly suited for large/diverse countries where cultural, religious and linguistic differences are significant.
