Think about it

  • What is the role of a political party leader in Canada?
  • How does a leadership race differ from a general election?
  • Why might a political party decide to change its leader?
  • What qualities do you think make a strong political party leader?
  • How can leadership races impact the policies and direction of a political party?
  • How do media and social media influence leadership races?
  • What role do public debates play in leadership campaigns?
  • How might a leadership candidate appeal to both party members and the general public?
  • How does the leadership selection process differ among Canada’s major political parties?
  • Should non-party members have a say in leadership races, or should it be limited to party members? Why?

Define

  • Political Party
  • Party Politics
  • Leadership Race
  • Leader of the Opposition
  • Caucus
  • Ranked Ballot
  • Platform
  • Policy Debate
  • Party Membership

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