The pros and cons of judicial activism.
In recent years, the term "Judicial Activism" has been used to describe the Canadian Supreme Court's ruling on a wide variety of issues (homosexual rights, women's rights, gun control, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, etc.) What is judicial activism and why is it supported/opposed?
Elections and voting options in the Canadian Parliamentary system.
In recent elections, parties and candidates have been able to win while not capturing a majority of the vote. Many Canadians believe that this is not fair. How does the current election system work and what changes have been suggested to make the system better?
The origins of the term 'RIDING' in the Canadian parliamentary system.
Why are Canadian electoral districts called 'ridings?'
Canada's party model as being inbetween those of Great Britain and the United States
In both Great Britain and the United States, there are only two major parties at the national level. However, in Canada, there are four. Why has this happened?
Federal State versus Unitary State
What is a federal state and how is it different from a unitary state?
Understanding the Canadian Monarch system.
What is the role of the monarchy in Canada?
The definition of Canadian federalism.
What is federalism?
The characteristics of a federation.
What constitutes a federation?
The definition of stare decisis.
What does stare decisis mean?
What is a bureaucracy?
