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    This document discusses different forms of government and compares democracy to other systems. It defines dictatorship as rule by one person who maintains power without consent, and oligarchy as rule by a small, wealthy group. Democracy is described as a system where all citizens have access to power through voting and representation. Canada is highlighted as a parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy.

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    Governance and Democracy


    What is government?
    • Government is made up of the people and institutions put in
    place to run or govern a country, state, province, territory or
    community.
    • The role of government is to make decisions and enforce laws
    for the people it is responsible for.
    • The purpose of government is to protect its citizens and
    provide services.
    How do governments compare?
    Governments around the world differ from one
    another and they can be compared by considering
    the following questions:
    a) Who has access to power?
    b) How do those leaders get
    to be in power?
    c) What types of rights and
    freedoms are given to
    citizens?
    Dictatorship
    • A dictatorship = one person (a dictator) has complete political
    power
    • Often comes to power through a military takeover (also
    known as a coup d’état).
    • Power is then maintained without the consent of the people
    through a one-party state where political opposition is
    forbidden.
    • Dictatorships generally restrict individual civil and political
    rights.
    Oligarchy
    • An oligarchy = a few people have power.
    • Political power is concentrated in the hands of a small group
    of people, usually the rich.
    • Oligarchs will exercise power primarily to serve their own
    interests.
    • An oligarchy can also be a dictatorship.
    Democracy
    • A democracy = all citizens have access to power.
    • Power is shared by all citizens and a majority of the
    population is included in political decision-making.
    • Citizens elect people to represent them in government and
    make decisions on their behalf. This is called a representative
    democracy.
    • Citizens may choose to run for political office.
    • The people have protected rights and freedoms.
    Canada’s Government
    • Canada is a parliamentary democracy, which means we elect
    people to represent us in our parliament and legislatures.
    • Canada is also a constitutional monarchy, which means that
    the monarch (the Queen) is our head of state.
    • The powers of the monarchy in Canada are limited by the
    Constitution. The Queen abides by the decisions of the
    Canadian Government, but she continues to play important
    ceremonial and symbolic roles.
    Quotes about Democracy
    “I understand democracy as something that gives the weak
    the same chance as the strong.” (Mohandas Gandhi)

    “The best argument against democracy is a


    five-minute conversation with the average voter.”
    (Winston Churchill)

    “I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship


    in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to
    oppose what I believe wrong, or free to choose those who
    shall govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to
    uphold for myself and all mankind.” (John G. Diefenbaker)
    Final Thoughts

    • What does democracy mean to you?

    • Do you think there is a better form of government?

    • Is it possible for democracy to fail?

    • What does it mean if citizens do not participate in


    their democracy?

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