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What is the Importance of the Doctrine of Mandate and Manifesto?
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What is the Importance of the Doctrine of Mandate and Manifesto? The doctrine of mandate and manifesto is central to our country's electoral process, without it no government could be formed. At the time of each general election, each party issues a Manifesto, in which they highlight all the policies they wish to pursue if elected. It is assumed that the voter will read this and decide which party to vote for according to the party that represents best their ideals and ideas. This gives whoever is elected a mandate, or 'seal of approval', from the public to implement the policies dictated in their manifesto. There have been instances in the past when a general election has been called specifically to gain an understanding of the public opinion on a controversial subject. For example, in the two general elections of 1910, the liberal government sought to gain the backing of the public...
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