In class today we discussed the senate and it's role in the Canadian parliamentary process. We also looked at how values shape perspectives through a discussion game with some debatable topics. Below are the videos we watched.
We looked at the branches of government: Legislative, Executive and Judicial and looked a bit more at the role of the Legislative Branch.
We reviewed the role of the GG and discussed minority vs majority governments.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLadbJe4MXg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSO27QPieTs&t=2s
Counterpoints pages 230-233. (to be submitted this week)
a) What are the prerequisites to becoming a senator?
b) Explain the purpose of the senate.
Briefly explain each of the arguments: keep the senate, reform the senate or abolish the senate. (chart)
What are the pros and cons (arguments for and against) the triple E senate?
In your opinion is the senate worth keeping? Backup your answer!
