POL_SC 1100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: The Federalist Papers, French And Indian War, Daniel Shays
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Britain was in a lot of debt from the french & indian war -- they began to tax colonists (stamp and sugar acts) The tea tax posed a threat to new england merchants. Declaration of independence covers unalienable rights of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness. Articles of confederation was america"s first national government. Didn"t accomplish anything, but agreed to another convention the following summer. Daniel shays lead a mob of angry farmers. Common goals shared by the framers separation of powers individual freedoms/protection non-excessive federal government. Bicameralism: 2 house legislature; house of representatives & senate. Checks & balances/separation of powers: each branch is able to participate and influence activities of another branch. Electoral college: the electors from each state who meet after the popular election to cast ballots for president and vice president. Bill of rights: the first 10 amendments to the constitution; ratified in 1791; ensure certain liberties.
