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How Democratic is Canada's Parliamentary System?  

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Canadian History: How Democratic is Canada's Parliamentary System? By: Rachel Williams Course: CH1-4U Teacher: Ms. Whelan Date: December 5, 2003 Canada's parliamentary system, although modeled after its British Imperial motherland, is completely unique to Canada. After careful analysis, it is evident that while it may not be democratic in theory or law, Canada's parliamentary system is most definitely democratic in practice. Democracy is defined as the free and equal right of every person to participate in a system of government; this is often practiced by electing representatives of the people by the people. In Canada, democracy is shown through among other things, its election process which involves the equal right of every citizen to vote. Also, democracy is apparent through Canada's House of Commons, who are elected members of parliament and finally, through the role that the Prime Minister is plays in the governmental system. Canada's election process is an essential part of its parliamentary...

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