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Political Participation: Elections and Parties
Chapter Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Introduction
- Democracy and Voting
- Types of Electoral Systems
- Political Parties
- Election Campaigns
- Campaign Financing
- Direct Democracy and the Referendum
- Elections and Political Parties in Canada
- Conclusion
- Self-Assessment Questions
- Weblinks
- Further Reading
- Film and Video Clips
Learning Objectives
This chapter will help you to
- understand the importance and significance of voting;
- distinguish between different forms of electoral systems;
- explain the importance and role of political parties;
- recognize the importance of campaign financing and the need for regulation;
- understand the pros and cons of the referendum as a democratic tool; and
- appreciate the role played by voting, elections, parties, and referenda in Canada.