POLI 321 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Constitution Act, 1982, Constitutionalism
1 Jun 2016
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Idea that government can and should be limited in its powers, and that its authority depends on its observing these limitations. Locke and the founders of the american republic. If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern, controls on government would [not] be necessary. In framing a government [for humans], the great difficulty lies in this: You must first enable government to control the governed. A dependence on the people is, no doubt, the primary control on the government; but experience has taught the necessity of auxiliary precautions. A constitution must provide for a government that can govern the country public order and defence, public works. And at the same time a government that can control itself. Some important rules are written down in the law. Others are not really written down not in the law. British north america act, 1867 and amendments. Includes a charter of rights and other provisions.
