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Pol Sc 220 Fall Essay. Due November 17 6-7 pages, or 1500 words Worth 15 percent (30 % of term mark) Choice of three topics All required research is in textbooks. Three topics. What are the main elements of Canadian diversity and how are they reflected in the Constitution?
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Pol Sc 220 Fall Essay • Due November 17 • 6-7 pages, or 1500 words • Worth 15 percent (30 % of term mark) • Choice of three topics • All required research is in textbooks
Three topics • What are the main elements of Canadian diversity and how are they reflected in the Constitution? • Does the Canadian Prime Minister have too much power and what can be done about it? • How has the Canadian federal system changed since 1867?
Topic 1 What are the main elements of Canadian diversity and how are they reflected in the Constitution? • Sources: • LaSelva chapter in Reader • Kymlicka chapter in Reader • Chap 5 “The Constitution” in Brooks textbook
Topic 2: Does the Canadian Prime Minister have too much power and what can be done about it? • Sources: • Brooks chapter 8 • Savoie chapter 7 in reader • Jennifer Smith article (to be handed out)
Topic 3: How has the Canadian federal system changed since 1867? • Sources: • Brooks chapter 7 in textbook • La Selva chapter in Reader • Simeon and Robinson chapter in Reader
Advice • Read and reflect • Formulate your own argument • Organize your thoughts • Use your own words, but you can use short quotes from authors • Proper citation within the paper, and in a bibliography