The Canadian democratic deficit

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Term papers

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6 pages

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.doc

Published date :

04/20/2008

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Table of Contents The Canadian democratic deficit Table of Contents

 
  1. Introduction
  2. The use of the Post electoral system
  3. The centralization of power
  4. An appointed Senate
  5. The recent decline of voter turnout
  6. Alleviating the Canadian democratic system
  7. Conclusion

Abstract

The last five federal elections in Canada have seen an average of voter turnout in the 60% range: a clear drop from the usual 70% seen throughout electoral history . The issue, largely ignored by Prime Minister Jean Chretien until the rise of Paul Martin, has raised the question of the existence of a democratic deficit in Canada's democratic system. Through the examination of Canada's electoral system and government institutions a clear and significant deficit does begin to take shape. Canada's First Past The Post electoral system itself reduces the value of votes of the majority of the population

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About the author :

pencil image Pat C.  
Level :General public Study : Political science School/University : St. Francis Xavier

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