ministerial instability (political deadlock) Flashcards

1
Q

what did a party have to do to have a TRUE majority government

A

win a majority in both canada east and canada west

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2
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the conservative party formed a majority in which territory

A

canada east

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3
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the liberal party formed a majority in which territory

A

canada west

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4
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since both parties did not win a majority in both territories, what was it called

A

a minority government

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5
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between which years did the minority government happen

A

1854-1864

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6
Q

how many governments were there in 10 years

A

10

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7
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what is the constant change in government called

A

ministerial instability or political deadlock

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8
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which territory wanted greater power

A

canada west

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9
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what did canada west want for greater power

A

more elected members in the legislative assembly

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10
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why did canada west want more power

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they had a bigger population

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11
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what is it called when a territory with a greater population has more elected members in the LA

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proportional representation

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12
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was the demand for more power by canada west accepted

A

no

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