Axis 3 – Citizen representation and governance
After learning about and practising democratic citizenship, this axis focuses on citizen representation and governance. Democratic institutions are key elements of democratic citizenship. They link citizens and those in government in ways that influence representation, legitimacy, and accountability. The case for undertaking institutional reforms, changing the way political debates are conducted and improving the responsiveness of governments, is a regular feature of public debate. The humanities and social sciences – in particular political science, applied economics, communication, and geography, sometimes supported by computer science – are well placed to inform these debates.
Responsible researcher:
Caroline Le Pennec
Researchers involved:
Vincent Arel-Bundock, Frédérick Bastien, Laurie Beaudonnet, Éric Bélanger, Lisa Birch, André Blais, Marc André Bodet, Joanie Bouchard, Emmanuel Choquette, Jeremy Clark, Shanon Dinan, Yannick Dufresne, Dominic Duval, Aaron Erlich, Benjamin Forest, Patrick Fournier, François Gélineau, Thierry Giasson, Jean-François Godbout, Allison Harell, Olivier Jacques, Mireille Lalancette, Normand Landry, Fenwick McKelvey
THEMES
THEME 3.1: Relations between citizens and institutions
This theme focuses on the institutional mechanisms that express the views of citizens – such as the electoral system – and, more broadly, that provide a framework for the learning and practice of democratic citizenship.
THEME 3.2: Parliamentary institutions and the democratic debate
This theme focuses on how political parties, elected representatives, and governments debate political issues and, more broadly, on the functioning of legislatures.
THEME 3.3: Government Responsiveness
This theme focuses on the fulfilment of election pledges by governing parties and the reactions of citizens when those promises are not kept.
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