Two Cheers for Minority Government

Two Cheers for Minority Government
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Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Total Pages : 140
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ISBN-10 : 9781487557591
ISBN-13 : 1487557590
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Book Synopsis Two Cheers for Minority Government by : Peter H. Russell

Download or read book Two Cheers for Minority Government written by Peter H. Russell and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2023-11-01 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two Cheers for Minority Government presents a concise, accessible analysis of the prevalence of minority governments in Canada. Using the Canadian case to reflect on the processes and procedures of the parliamentary system, Peter H. Russell explores the tendency for people in parliamentary government to prefer elections which result in one party getting a margin of seats. Russell aims to explain why a minority government is not only a likely outcome of parliamentary elections in Canada but is also, for most, the best possible outcome. He argues that the best result of parliamentary actions is for no party to end up with a majority of seats in the lower house. This makes for government that is more accountable to the people. The new edition reveals how the increasing frequency of parliamentary elections that do not result in majority governments is a positive development for democracy. Ultimately, Two Cheers for Minority Government aims to help both citizens and politicians understand and make the most of the opportunities presented by minority governments.


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