Political ideologies of liberalism and conservatism

  1. Compare and contrast the political ideologies of liberalism and conservatism. Explain their historical context and evolution, their primary tenets and how they view people, society and the world. Provide current examples that demonstrate how these ideologies are used in political debates today. Finally, which ideology do you think has had a greater influence on the politics and governments of western democracies?
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  2. Explain the differences between the parliamentary and presidential systems of government. How are they different and are there any areas where they are the same', What are the strengths and weaknesses of both systems? Would Canada benefit from instituting a presidential system or is it better off staying with its parliamentary tradition of government?
    This is a research essay. You need to look at material outside the course and consult sources other than the textbook. You need to cite the sources that you use. How many sources you cite is up to you. You need to ensure that any ideas, quotes, numbers, analysis or other material that you are using is property attributed. Figuring out how many sources that takes is part of the assignment and learning for the course.

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