Westminster system: a theoretical review of the canadian electoral and party system
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party system, electoral system, Canada, governmentAbstract
The Westminster system is a type of parliamentary system used by former colonies of the United Kingdom and countries that later adapted it, such as Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Lesotho, Denmark, Israel, Papua New Guinea, Trinidad and Tobago, among other exponents. This system has had an evolution subordinated to the political history of each country in which it is used, therefore, the purpose of this essay will be to carry out a documentary research in conjunction with a theoretical review with the final objective of describing the current state of the electoral system and the party system of Canada framed, as well as its implications in the government phenomenon that occurs in said country.
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