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\* Week 6 1\. A majority gouemment 2\. A non-confident motion 3\. Characteristics of minority and majority government 4, the House of commons 5, Characteristics of Senators» Answers I. Majority government is when the ruling party in parliamentary Systems hold more than Half the seats in the l...

\* Week 6 1\. A majority gouemment 2\. A non-confident motion 3\. Characteristics of minority and majority government 4, the House of commons 5, Characteristics of Senators» Answers I. Majority government is when the ruling party in parliamentary Systems hold more than Half the seats in the legislature, allowing them to govern without needing support from other parties 2\. anon-confident motion is a parliamentary vote where members decide if they still support the ruling government, if it fails, the government must resign or call an election 3, Key characteristics of majority government: Scats Held - noting Party Hold more than Half the seats in the legislature Stability - can pass laws without Support from other parties Efficiency - able to implement policies and fulfill its agenda more cozily Accountability - The ruling party is Solely accountable for government actions Longevity - Trpadly lasts a full term unless extraordinary circumstances arise. Key characteristics of minority government \"Seats Held - holds less than half the Seats, and relies on other parties for Support. \'instability - Listable, risks losing confident votes, potentially leading to early elections. \"negotiation - requires collaboration and agreements to pass legislation or budgets. Compromises - policies often include concessions to gain Support from other parties. Shorter lifespan---consider a shorter span due to variability from non-4. The House of Commons is the elected lower chamber of a parliamentary system where members debate, pass laws, and represent the public. 5\. Key chanerietos of a Senatos \*Appointment---they are appointed, not elected, often by the head of State and on the advice of the PM. Tenure - Serves until mandatory retirement age (25. canada) regional representatives- represent specific regions and constituencies within the Country. Legislativemoree - review approve and amend legislation passed by lower Houses. \'independent oversight - to provide independent, non-partisan insight, ensuring plans are in the public interest. Limited Power - cannot initiate major legislations like budget or taxation laws week 7 1\. public policy 2\. Types of dictatorship 3\. Plebiscitary democracy 4\. referendums 5\. Assimilation policy answers 1\. Pubia policy: A Set of actions or principles adopted by a government to address social issues. Achieve Specific goals, and guide decision-making in 2 types of Dictatorship. Bosalute monarchy - Sustem where a King or queen holds total power, often justified by divine right, and governs without constitutional limitations, Personal Dictatorship → ruled by a Single individual with Wierds significant power is characterized by authoritarian control over political and Social life. party dictatorship - government of a single political party that controls the state and suppresses opposition. With all political activity regulated by the party. military dictatorship → military Controls the Political, authority, which may rule directly or through a puppet government Theocratic Dictatorship → ruled by religious leaders or institutions. Where government are based on religious laws Hegemonie party Begime → a political System where a dominant party exists alongside opposition parties that are allowed to operate but are unable to gain power due to systematic advantages for the ruling party. 3\. Plebiscitary democracy is a political system that emphasizes direct citizen involvement. In decision-making through mechanisms such as referendums, allowing Voters to express their preferences through Special issues 4\. Referendums is a direct vote in which an entire electorate is invited to decide on a proposal or policy often resulting in the adaption or rejection of legislation 5\. Assimilation policy is a government strategy amid at integrating minority or Indigenous populations into the dominant culture of erasing their distinct language, traditions or identities. Week 8 1\. Examples of the Supreme Court of canada rulings 2\. The rights and freedoms intended in the charter Of rights and freedom 3\. The notwithstanding clausal 4\. Tipes of laus included 5\. The Meten Lake Accord involved. answers 1\. Examples of the Supreme Court of canada. Charter of righis and Freedom FR.v. Morgentaler 1988 - Shuck dun Caracas abortion lous as nonconsensual -fedaral - provincial Relatons 1\. Rreferance re Secession of queboq. 1998 - Clarified the legal frameworks for Quebec and other provinces to Secede, emphasizing, democracy, federalism Constitutionalism, and the rule of law. (Section ly Indigenous Rights R.V. Sparrow 1990 Established a framework for interpreting Aboriginal rights under Section 35 of the Constitution Act 1982. \*These cases Help to interpret Canadian law, balance individuals\' rights with societal needs, and define the country\'s legal constitutional framework. 2\. Rights and freedoms are fundamental protection for individuals in canada. Fundamental freedoms (freedom of expression) \" Democratic rights (right to vote) \"mobility rights rights to move and work anywhere in canada). Legal rights (protection against unreasonable Seren). Equality rights (freedom from discrimination \* Language rights (protection for official language) 3\. nonwithstanding clause Section 33 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms allows federal or provincial governments to temporarily ouende certain charter rights. 4 Types of laws Constitution (Structure, power of government rights and freedoms Criminal law (protect public safety) Civil law (governs private disputes between individuals or entities Administrative Law (regulates the actions and decisions of government) Common law (Based on judicial desisions) ino Stagitory law is recited by legislative bodies like parliament. Indigenous law ‹ reflects the customs and legal traditions of Indigenous communities. 5\. Meech Lake Accord 1987 - was a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at gaining Quebec\'s approval of the constitutional act Distinct Sacoty clause - recognizing Quebee as a distinct society within canada Increased provincia) Pomers - over immigration, appointments to the Senate and Supreme Court justices Amendment Rules - changes to how constitutional amendments, are made, giving provinces more say Opt-Out Provisions: Allowing provinces to opt out of federal programs. with compensation шеск 9 1\. modernization theory 2\. The Electoral. College 3\. The Human Development Index 4\. Failed development 5\. A Coup Detat answers. Modernization theory is A framework Suggesting that societies progress through Stages of economic, political, and cultural development traditioning from traditional to modern systems. 2\. Electoral Collage is a body of representatives chosen by voters in each of us and the District of Columbia, responsible for formally electing the president and vice president. 3\. The Human Development Index (HDI) measures created by the United States to assess a country\'s overall development by combining indicators of life expectancy, and education levels. A reflects social and economic progress 4\. failed development is the inability of a country or region to achieve sustainable economic growth, social progress, or improved living standards often due to poor governance, corruption, conflict or systematic inequalities. 5\. coup D\'état is a sudden legal overthrow of government typically Carried out by a small group often involving military forces to seize power. week 10 1\. Policymaking 2, pudic policy perspectives 3\. Solutions to inequality m with Answers 1, Policymaking is the process by which governments, organizations or institutions identify problems, develop solutions and implement actions to address social heeds 2\. Doic policy perspectives refer to the various ways of analyzing and understanding How policies are created. Rational perspective - logical, evidence-based decision-making. Political perspective - power dynamics, negotiation Cultural perspective - Societal Values, traditions, norms. Initiation perspective - role of government Structures Ecunomi perspective - Cost, benefits to address Societal issues 3\. Solutions to inequalities Economic policies Education and Employment Soaal safety nets financial regimes Global Strategies Week 11 Protests 2\. AHt -Rights 3\. Guerilla AhSuRAS l Proteets are public demonstrations or actions taken to express their Voice on a par faulty opinion. 2\. Alt - Rights - \" Alternative rights \" is a far-right movement promoting nationalism, anti-immigration views, and opposition to multiculturalism Opten spends through an online platform 3\. Guerilla Refers to a form of irregular warfare where small, mobile, groups use tactics, like Sabotage, and hit-and-run attacks to fight larger than more traditional military forces.