POLI 2051 Chapter : Chapter 2 Lecture
Document Summary
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, 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. 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. Writs of assistance- they could come into your home and search. Didn"t have to have a reason or a warrant. Tea act of 1773 - the boston tea party: taxation without representation was also introduced.
