POLI 2051 Chapter : POLI 2
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The constitution: definition: a document that specifies the basic structure of government. Republicanism a form of government in which power resides in the people and is exercised by their elected representatives. Federalism the division of sovereignty (power) among 2 or more governments national and state governments in our case. Powers are derived from the people, who are the ultimate sovereign. Separation of powers the assignment of law-making, law-enforcing, and law-interpreting functions to separate and independent legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government: not a good description; not separated because of the checks and. Checks and balances gives each branch some scrutiny and control over the other branches. Britain at war with france for control of north america - british repelled the french by 1763, but they had a problem; they were broke. Tea act of 1773 - the boston tea party. Flash point in 1775 lexington and concord, american minutemen exchanged shots with british troops sent to capture colonial munitions.
