POLI 310 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Civic Virtue, Sovereign People, Constitutionalism
17 Sep 2015
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The nature of american constitutionalism, from the origins of the american. Constitution a simple document acting as a framework of governance for the united states for more than 220. Separation and checking of powers between three branches of government. Constitution has posed many controversies over interpretation. Americans dove into the writing of the constitution to delegate power from the sovereign people to elected/appointed agents. Context for the writing process of the constitution. Time of a revolution against british powers. The constitution is short, simple text but relatively difficult to amend. Kammen states the constitution simplicity and durability is due to the compromise between different interest. However, there was a common ground for agreed upon principles. Commitment to a republican form of government. Roosevelt stated the constitution was a layman"s document, not a layer"s contract . The language is neither difficult or too technical. Understanding the constitution is vital for various reasons.
