Assignment task: Discuss principles and criteria of democratic elections and electoral systems.
1. Give an example of undemocratic elections. Discuss the criteria/principles for democratic elections. How is fairness and government accountability maintained in elections?
2. What are electoral systems? Why are the important and how can they have an impact on election results? What system is used in Canada and do you think it is a good system for Canada? Briefly discuss each of the 4 types of electoral systems.