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Forsey, Eugene A. – 1984
Canada is a democracy, a constitutional monarchy. Every act of government is done in the name of the Queen, but the authority for every act flows from the Canadian people. This booklet examines this system of government and how it operates. The first section deals with the origins and operation of the parliamentary government. The second section…
Descriptors: Democracy, Foreign Countries, Government (Administrative Body), Government Role
Download full textVarat, Jonathan D. – 1991
Establishing constitutional government involves not simply the creation of a written document that purports to create the political structure of a nation and guarantee rights to its people, but "constitutionalism" in the sense of meaningful and effective adherence to constitutional norms of democratic organization and the protection of…
Descriptors: Constitutional History, Constitutional Law, Democracy, Democratic Values
Peer reviewedWinchester, N. Brian – Update on Law-Related Education, 1990
Discusses prospects for democracy in South Africa. Explores the complexities and contradictions endemic to the process of overcoming 300 years of racist laws and practices. Considers the risks of concessions for both Black and White leaders; problems resulting from enduring political and economic inequalities; and constitutional alternatives.…
Descriptors: African History, African Studies, Apartheid, Authoritarianism
