Social 30-1: Unit 2

Whose ideologies were the basis of liberal democracy

Locke and Rousseau

Consent of the governed

Locke describes how the government should represent the will of people, and make choices based on their consent

How did Rousseau’s ideas form direct democracy

described how individuals should vote directly on each bill/law to properly represent the general will. This ultimately lead to direct democracy allowing citizens to direct vote

Democracy

Collective means of decision making based on individual principles

Major Principals of Librealism

• Rule of Law

• Individual Rights and Freedoms

• Civil Rights

• Political Rights

• Economic freedom

Rule of Law

Individual Rights and Freedoms

Civil Rights

Political Rights

Economic Freedom

What is the role of the Separation of Powers

To prevent authoritarianism

Role of constitution in democracy

Explains laws, rights, and principals to describe how the state is governed

What is the difference between political and electoral processes

Political processes decides and carries out descision, while electoral forms government by choosing representatives

How are choices made in Canada’s municipal government

Direct democracy

How are choices made in Canada’s provincial government

Legally blinded referendums

What are some differences between the Canadian and American government

Canada is a constitutional monarchy

US has a president and Canada has a prime minister

Canada’s executive and legislative branches are better connected

Canada’s senate is appointed and US is elected

President can veto legislations