Notes 4 Flashcards
What is the distinction between the party in public office and the extraparliamentary party?
The party in public office is the outward face, while the extraparliamentary party is the internal face.
What is the role of the party in central office?
It serves as a national organization of the extraparliamentary party, insulating ministers in parliament from local financial impropriety.
What historical events influenced the structural changes in political parties?
- WWI
- WWII
- Great Depression
- Advent of social welfare state
- Cold War
What are the tasks of parties in central office?
- Supporting candidates
- Ensuring regulatory compliance with the Canada Elections Act
- Recordkeeping
- Organizing electoral districts
- Raising funds
- Organizing conferences
- Overseeing recruitment
- Administrative matters during elections
True or False: Parties in central office have a significant influence on leadership selection.
True
What are the shared features of political parties?
- Central committee overseeing EDAs and Party in Public Office
- Specialized sub-committees
- Central party staff
What is a notable feature of the Liberal Party’s central office?
It has a national committee and a National Board of Directors elected by national convention.
Reserves seating for specific regions and linguistic groups.
What is the function of the Federal Liberal Agency of Canada?
It serves as the ‘Chief Agent’ for finance and accounting.
What is the composition of the NDP’s Federal Council?
Approximately 100 members, including party officers selected by membership.
Fill in the blank: The Conservative Party’s National Council is _______.
[elected at conventions]
What do brokerage politics refer to in the context of elections?
The competition between catch-all parties to form the broadest coalitions amongst the electorate
What is the role of the party in public office?
- Support passage of legislation
- Support party leadership
- Hold strategic meetings
What is the impact of the Westminster system on the party in public office?
It makes the executive part of parliament, controlling the legislative agenda.
What is the difference between numeric and substantive representation?
- Numeric representation: number of women in politics
- Substantive representation: issues concerning women addressed in legislation
What is the ‘pipeline theory’ regarding women’s participation in politics?
As women advance in education and careers, they become more involved in politics.
What challenges do women face in entering politics?
- Lack of resources and networks
- Time constraints due to unpaid labor
- Adversarial nature of politics
What were the findings regarding women’s leadership in politics?
- Women are less likely to be selected in less competitive elections
- Parties on the left are more likely to select women for leadership roles
What impact did the Second Wave Feminism have on political representation?
It shifted demands from suffrage to systemic critiques of social and economic structures.
What is Pan-Canadianism?
A political strategy emphasizing national unity and downplaying regional identities.
What are the criticisms of Pan-Canadianism regarding women’s rights?
It focused on legal status rather than addressing social conditions underlying gender inequality.
What are the ongoing challenges for women in the Fourth Party System?
- Underrepresentation relative to population share
- Placement in non-competitive ridings
What is the significance of the shift from Keynesianism to Neoliberalism?
It led to reduced government intervention and impacted programs benefiting women.
What does the term ‘collective action’ refer to in the context of political parties?
The collaborative efforts of party members to achieve common goals.
What is the role of the Parliament of Canada Act 1984 concerning political parties?
It provides official recognition of parties in parliament based on membership.
