POLI 2051 Chapter : POLI CHP 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; representative democracy. Federalism the division of sovereignty, and hence power, among two 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 good description); separate functions of government, but actually share powers. Checks and balances give 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. Taxes on the colonists - your house and see if you had any contraband.
