Constitutions and Political Systems Flashcards
What are the two types of political systems?
Unitary and federal systems.
What is the political system used by most western societies?
Unitary system.
The unitary system involves ___ power, with one central government.
Centralized.
Unitary systems ___ internal control over territory.
Consolidate.
___ systems defeat and suppress internal rivals to maintain power.
Unitary.
___ systems strengthen the state in relation to its neighbours.
Unitary.
___ systems consolidate distinct geographic, ethnic, and cultural areas.
Federal.
___ systems are based on the idea of power sharing.
Federal.
___ systems place certain rights and responsibilities on constituent parts.
Federal.
The goal of federal systems is to bring together diverse entities under one flag and singular ___ control.
Political.
When was the Constitution Act in Canada established?
1982.
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms explores the relationships between ___ and ___.
Citizens and State.
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms assure ___ application of the law.
Equal.
It is argued that since the Charter can be interpreted by courts, it can be ___ little by little over time.
Changed.
