POLI 2051 Chapter : POLI CH2
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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 division of soveriegnty, so power, among two or more governments- national and state. 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 gives each branch some scrutiny and control over the other branches. Doesn"t allow a branch to become more powerful than others. Britain at war with france for control of. French by 1763, but they had a problem: they were broke. Random searches by law officials to see if you have contraband items or things you arent paying taxes for. Tea act of 1773 - the boston tea party. attempt to goad the british into a reform.
