POLI 221 Chapter Notes -John Diefenbaker, Proportional Representation, Walter Bagehot
2 Oct 2014
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Mallory continuing evolution of canadian constitutionalism: c. j. Friedrich constitutionalism is the central value which distinguishes free societies form totalitarianism important points: democratic values of majority rule could lead to political system to miss. There must be rules to curtail abuse of power: two things in american and british traditions. Notion of restraint on exercise of government power so that its not all. Arbitrary rule is contained through checks and balances which limit in one person"s hand arbitrary discretion: basic norms are expressed in constitutional rules, rules need to be understood and reinforced. Enforcement depends on internalization of values and voluntary acceptance of restraint: constitutional rules in canada based partly on law and partly on conventions of. John diefenbaker passed bill of rights in 1960: remembered for struggle between english crown and parliament, spearheaded responsible government . Majority rule not by electorate but by electorate"s representatives.
