The recent kerfuffle in Canadian politics managed to draw the attention of international spectators just long enough for some awkward questions to be raised about the nature of democracy in some of the United Kingdom's former colonies. Who exactly is the head of state in these places? What is their role? What does it mean to "prorogue" parliament? Is Stephen Harper's hair made of plastic?
Question no further, readers. All is explained through these links:
The Daily Show tackles the tough questions here (or here for Canadian readers).
I also enjoyed Dr. Boli's answer.
