POL 2101 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Supreme Court Of Canada, Ronald Inglehart, Civic Engagement
31 Jul 2013
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Chapter 1: intro to canadian government and politics. Politics: the activity in which groups of individuals struggle for power and advantage to determine who gets what, when and how or the activity related to influencing, making, and implementing collective decisions. The state: the totality of public institutions that have the authority and legitimacy to enforce laws. Applies to an area of definite boundaries and has a monopoly over the legitimate use of force. It must have a permanent population, defined territory, a government, and a capacity to enter into relations with other states. State is the car, the government is the driver. Democracy: a system of governance in which the people rule either directly or through a representative. It must have an electoral process, an articulation of views, and direct or indirect representation. The collective grouping of laws to the people subject to those laws. Control f government decision must be constitutionally bested by election.
