IntroductionA democratic government has long been considered the most just and representative government a country can have. This essay will explore the advantages and disadvantages of both minority and majority government (e.g. efficiency, compromise and power) and argue that in reality neither offers a fair representation of Canadian government due to the lack of transparency and responsibility. Parliamentary Government There are three branches of government in Canada: the executive branch which enforces Canadian laws and conducts government business; the legislative branch that debates and passes laws; and the judiciary that interprets the laws and dictates how punishment is carried out. In parliamentary government the executive power derives from the legislative power and is responsible to it. The responsibility lies in the fact that the government must have the trust (or majority support) of the House of Commons to remain in power and this trust is secured through party discipline; in other words, the party expects its Members of Parliament (MPs) to vote the way the party votes. Minority government The composition of the ministry and cabinet also depends on how many seats the government controls in the House of Commons. A minority government is created when a single party has less than half the seats in the House of Commons, but more than other parties when they are isolated. One of the main advantages of having a minority government is that the government must work with other parties to reach consensus on bills and policies; in this way there is a broader representation of Canadian interests. While this is a benefit to Canadian citizens, it is a drawback… middle of paper… votes elect individuals who will represent their values ​​and interests. While many will debate whether a minority or majority government better represents Canadians, this essay has demonstrated that regardless of the type of government, the Prime Minister is able to use his power to control his MPs, the media and members of the opposition in order to meet the needs of Canadians. a personal or hidden agenda. The total possible manipulation by a Prime Minister completely undermines the transparency and accountability of true democracy. References Jackson, D., & Jackson, R. J. (2002). Canadian Government in Transition (3rd ed.). Toronto: Pearson Education Canada Inc. Kendall, D., Linden, R., & Murray, J. L. (2008). Sociology in our times: the essential elements (4th Cdn ed.). Toronto: Nelson Education Inc. Martin, L. (2010). Harperland: The Politics of Control. Toronto, ON: Penguin Group.