From the point of view of an elected political representative, compare and contrast the political regimes of Canada and the United States. Which regime is more conducive to a healthy representative democracy?For each regime, discuss the relationship between executive and legislative power and why the relationship differs in each case. In light of this relationship, which regime do you believe is more conducive to a healthy representative democracy? Consider in particular the role of political representatives in each type of regime. Other key considerations will likely include how you understand political representation, as well as the role of political parties and party discipline. Ultimately there are significant differences between Presidential and Parliamentary systems. This is your opportunity to consider those distinctions from the point of view of an elected official.
