POL316Y1 Study Guide - Canadian Federalism, Common Rule

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Federalism- is intended to be less descriptive than might be thought. It is in fact a normative concept, with a different set of meanings. Federalism refers to the advocacy of some form of multi-tiered gov"t, that combines some form of shared rule and common rule. Shared rule is defined by a common nation-state, or distinct territorial, cultural, self-rule. It is shared rule, and distinctive self-rule in different parts of the system. It is regional gov"t combined with federal gov"t. There is a common sovereignty as well as a shared sovereignty. It is about the shared value of combining unity and diversity within a nation state. Federalism has come to be used in both normative and descriptive sense by academics. When we read about it in the media, it implies something either good or bad, depending on your outlooks. Quebec sovereigntists, for example, believe it to be a negative thing.

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