– Make a case AGAINST the use of reference cases/ judicial advisory opinions in intergovernmental relations and conflict resolution in Canada.
-Paper should FOCUS ON- the senate, Patriation, Quebec Veto and Quebec Secession references (main sources)
-Aspects of the system that render it partially or wholly undemocratic
-11 pages max, 12p font (times new roman) & 10p font footnotes
– Must use article attached as main source
PPAS 4130
Summer 2017
Some Guidelines for the Research Paper/Essay
(worth 45%)
Subject matter for your essay topic:
Reference Cases/The Judicial Advisory Process and Federalism
Make a case against the use of reference cases/judicial advisory opinions in intergovernmental relations and conflict resolution in Canada!
1. Your paper should focus on the Senate, Patriation, Quebec Veto and Quebec Secession references (especially the Patriation and Quebec Secession references)
2. Your paper should be 12 pages, double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12 font (including 10 font footnotes–not endnotes), that is about 3000 words.
3 Reference material: approximately 3 or 4 texts and 7 to 10scholarly articles on the subject (use as many sources as you deem necessary)
4. Start with my article (in the Journal of Parliamentary and Political Law) on the course’s reading list, use the other readings we have discussed and, of course, feel free to use additional references that you yourself have found.