POLI 2051 Chapter : Chapter 2 Notes
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 elected representatives. Federalism the division of sovereignty, and hence power, among two or more governments national and state in our case. Separation of powers legislative, judicial, and executive branches of government (we don"t really separate the powers, we share the functions) Checks and balances give each branch some scrutiny and control over 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 (general non-specific searches for contraband) Tea act of 1773 - the boston tea party. Second continental congress appoints george washington commander of the continental army. Common sense published - written by thomas paine. He called reconciliation a dream and urged rebellion. Despite all this, most colonists probably did not want independence.
