Canada more democratic than the U.S.?
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lol The States are a democratic republic. Republicanism is rule by law. Republics can be just as democratic as anyone else.
Personally, I think the best republic in the world is Switzerland. And it is even moire democratic that Canada as it is the citizens that really DO have the power.
Personally, I think the best republic in the world is Switzerland. And it is even moire democratic that Canada as it is the citizens that really DO have the power.
I have no idea what you are all feisty about because all I was doing was trying to inform you. If you were scared or not is up to you.
That's "thoughtful", and it requires a brain......which means you are obviously unqualified.
1. The United States House of Representatives is elected every TWO years.......as opposed to the House of Commons, which is elected every 5 years or earlier, usually at the whim of the PM.
2. A representative in the US House is not bound by Party discipline, he votes as his conscience and/or his constituents dictate, often against his party's wishes. In Canada, party discipline in the House accounts for all, MPs that vote against the party are severely punished.....a good majority gov't is, in effect, a five-year dictatorship by the PM
3. In Canada, much of our law is passed through Order in Council, which never sees Parliament......although it is supposed to....all US legislation is voted upon.
4. In Canada, senators are appointed solely on the whim of the PM, and sit until age 75, no matter how long that is.
5. US Senators are elected for six year terms.
6. In the USA, the Head of State (the President) is elected.
7. In Canada, the Head of State is a hereditary monarch, as represented by the GG.
Unavoidable conclusion? The USA is MUCH more democratic thann Canada.
Up yours Colpy... he's got the list so you can stick that in your Canadian Apple Pie and eat it! ;-)
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all."
They all get to vote same as we do. Actually when it comes down to open mindedness, U.S. may have the edge on us. In the English language we are not limited to one word to define a concept.