[Answered] Political Science: Intro to Canadian Government re: electoral system in Canada

Instructions

Answer all parts of the question.  Write in proper paragraphs with proper introductions and conclusions.  Write as much as you can without repetition or going off topic.

I would suggest a target of 3-5 pages double-spaced per question (6-10 in total),

but answering the questions properly is more important than strict page lengths.

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QUESTION:

Outline the workings of the single-member plurality system electoral system in Canada.  Look at two alternative electoral systems.  In your view, should Canada’s electoral system be replaced?

Solution

Over the past years, it has been challenging to establish and maintain democracy and fair elections in Canada. The first instance of popular election in the country held during the precolonial period, New France and now Quebec, had many issues.  Syndics, or unique representatives of the colonial administration in Quebec City, were appointed to lead as conduits for communication between the administration and the people. Later, this solely communicative role was expanded to include full council membership (Bechtel & Schmid, 2021). Around 1657, it was declared that the committee should have four popularly elected delegates, each of whom would be selected by a solitary plurality vote, which meant that the candidate who got the most votes in their area would be elected………………Purchase the link to access the full answer @$16