"Constitutional Odyssey"

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This paper is a book review of "Constitutional Odyssey" by Peter H. Russell. The review consists of a summary and discussion of major themes in the book. It then analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of the book and the concepts of consociational democracy that are discussed within it.

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"Constitutional Odyssey Review In Constitutional Odyssey Peter H. Russell examines constitutional development in Canada. Russell believes that Canada used to be a consociational democracy. When discussing the constitutional history of Canada Russell states, This top-down form of democracy is thought to be most appropriate for a deeply divided society that can only be held together through accommodations reached by leaders who speak effectively for their respective segments of the community (Russell 5). Russell is suggesting that the top-down method of democracy found in a consociational democracy is perfect for a country like Canada. The reason that Canada should use this type of government is because there is no unified group of people known as Canadians."

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