Local Authority in Canadian Cities

<p>The study of institutions and their impact on local politics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Official Nonpartisanship and Weak Political Executives (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ontario (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They vary more by service field than by province (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>0.5 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>0 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To understand the different contexts of local institutions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Political Parties (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>0 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Municipal contract (F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>20 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Community demographics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide political leadership and coordinated direction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They concentrate authority on citywide issues, leading to a city-wide focus. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mayors have limited executive powers, with growing exceptions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The power to directly appoint all councilors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It signals a concentrated executive authority in the hands of the mayor. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Political parties serve as a mechanism for coordinating authority in the legislative process. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were directly elected bodies with significant authority, but are now absent. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text details a trend of increasing executive power for mayors. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The role of formal decision-making structures in shaping local politics in Canada (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lower-tier municipalities within a two-tier local government system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are more common in smaller municipalities, particularly in British Columbia and Alberta. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The structure and distribution of decision-making authority (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To analyze the patterns of authority concentration in Canadian municipalities. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They provide a quantitative measure of authority concentration in each municipality. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They have a significant influence on the practice of local politics. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It only provides a snapshot of authority concentration at a single point in time. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increasing the role of political parties in municipal government. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The influence of national political parties. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The prevalence of incumbency and affinity voting, which favors established candidates. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shifting power dynamics and influence within municipalities. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>City-regions often lack the necessary autonomy to effectively manage their own affairs. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Provinces vary significantly in terms of the level of power and autonomy given to municipalities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Voters choosing candidates based on personal connections or shared identities rather than policy positions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Ombudsman serves as a neutral party to investigate allegations of misconduct by municipal officials. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Quebec (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>5 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Quebec (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Quebec (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Atlantic provinces (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Composite mean score (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Medicine Hat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Manitoba (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The degree of power held by local governments in various provinces.

The organizational structures through which services are provided in municipalities.

Local governance bodies often formed through amalgamations in municipalities.

Decision-making bodies that currently exist mainly in large Canadian cities outside Quebec.

The systematic gathering of information on local government structures and functions.

The absence of political party affiliation in local governance.

The frequent changes and reforms in the structure of local governments.

Analyzing local government data from various perspectives to gain better insights.

Elections that concentrate authority on citywide issues, affecting decision-making at the municipal level.

Powers mayors have beyond councillors, like veto, staff hiring, and meeting calls.

The authority of a mayor to reject decisions made by the council.

When a mayor has multiple executive powers, indicating strong control over governance.

Groups that influence governance but are not formally part of municipal decision-making.

Meetings called by the mayor to address urgent issues or decisions.

Committees established by mayors to focus on specific municipal tasks.

A territorial division within a municipality, used for electoral purposes.

Authority granted to a mayor, including veto, appointment, and meeting calling powers.

Groups organized to gain political power and influence decision-making.

Different methods of providing public services, such as municipal departments or contracts.

Organizations that deliver services without municipal control.

A governance structure where a mayor has limited powers, often relying on collaborative leadership.

The practice of governance at a municipal level within Canadian cities.

Elements like political leaders' preferences and local group mobilization that shape governance.

Formal structures that determine who has the power to make local governance decisions.

The distribution of power within local government across Canadian municipalities.

A system where municipalities are divided into upper and lower tiers for governance.

Indicators that measure spatial aspects of authority concentration in municipalities.

Municipalities with large land areas and no single dominant population center.

Scores reflecting the distribution of authority across geographical areas.

Scores representing the strength of executive authority in municipalities.

Scores that represent the influence of legislative bodies in local governance.

Ratings demonstrating effectiveness of service provision by local governments.

Average scores indicating the overall authority distribution across provinces.

Differences in the arrangement and functionality of local governments across provinces.

A combined measure that reflects multiple dimensions of authority in local governance.

Aspects of democracy that include participation, representation, and accountability in government.

Changes aimed at improving the election process at the municipal level, including accessibility and transparency.

A voting behavior where voters choose candidates with whom they share demographic characteristics.

The advantages current officeholders have over challengers in elections, often due to name recognition or established networks.

The process of merging smaller municipalities into larger entities to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

The obligation of local governments to provide transparent decision-making processes and answer to their constituents.

A public official who investigates complaints against local government actions and ensures accountability.

The interactions and relationships among various political entities and actors within urban settings and their impacts on governance.