PSYC 2740 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: French Language, First Nations, Liberal Democracy
19 Mar 2018
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Canadas political system has changed considerably since 1867. There are many different ideas and ideologies at play in canadian politics. The average citizen has many opportunities to make a difference in canadian politics. At any given time you are represented by a member of the provincial or territorial legislature, by a mp, and a senator who may al be from different political parties. Each province and territory is headed by a premiere, and the country is headed by the pm. Premiere and pm are chosen by representatives of the. High degree of decentralization: the transfer of authority from central to local government, typically from the federal government to provincial/territorial governments. Only country in the western world without a national department for education, so its up to the prov. Stock market: canada is alone in not having a common security regulator. Such a diverse country has a complex political system. Politics: activities involving the pursuit and exercise of collective decision making.
