Who is able to exercise power in society, and on what authority? Does democracy confer legitimacy? How are individual rights balanced against collective rights and decision-making by the majority? How do institutions shape democratic decision-making? How are governments enabled or constrained by international politics? This course introduces students to the core concepts and institutions, such as those in Canada, the profoundly impact our daily lives. This course prepares students to be successful in political studies, be more informed citizens, and understand the political processes that govern our and other societies. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours
Who is able to exercise power in society, and on what authority? Does democracy confer legitimacy? How are individual rights balanced against collective rights and decision-making by the majority? How do institutions shape democratic decision-making? How are governments enabled or constrained by international politics? This course introduces students to the core concepts and institutions, such as those in Canada, the profoundly impact our daily lives. This course prepares students to be successful in political studies, be more informed citizens, and understand the political processes that govern our and other societies. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours
