Submission HOLGERSEN-0878 (Online)
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Submission By | Sverre Holgersen |
Address | Kelowna, BC, Canada |
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Date | 20040717 |
Category | Democratic government |
Abstract
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We should adopt a system similar to the United
States, where we vote first for a premier (regardless of party tie)
and then for representatives in 2 legislatures. Premier,
legislature 1, and legislature 2, each having the power of veto. [1
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Submission Content
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In the British Parliamentary System we now have, when we have a
majority government, we in have an elected dictatorship. MLAs now
longer vote on bills to represent the people who elected them, but
vote to ensure the continuation of the governing party.
We vote, in many cases, for a candidate who represents the party of
the person we want as premier, not necessarily the best candidate
for our region.
My suggestion therefore is to adopt a system similar to the United
States, where we vote first for a premier (regardless of party tie)
and then for representatives in 2 legislatures. Premier,
legislature 1, and legislature 2, each having the power of veto.
This would end the dictatorial attitudes of premiers.
Bills then would have to be very well thought out bafore
presentation, and voting would be fair and representatives would be
loyal to their constituents rather than to a power weilding
premier.
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