POLS 2300- Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 115 pages long!)
29 Mar 2018
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Canadas constitution is also defined by its countries history. The constitution consists of both written and unwritten rules. Conventional and unwritten rules underpin the constitutional order. Minor adjustments are no more feasible than major. Bettre to think of the constitution as a package of age old compromises, tweaking one element means altering a whole series of historical tradeoffs. The constitution is more than just a government document. Canadians have a personal stake in the content of their constitution and judges have become increasing important political players with the embedding of the charter of rights and freedoms in 1982. Also a record of its country"s history, with its evolution by the major turning points in the nations past. Sets as a guidepost for normal political behaviour and a touchstone during times of crisis. Sets out parameters for acceptable and unacceptable conduct. Define which powers belong to which political actors. Has changed little over the past century and a half.
