Political Science 1020E Lecture 8: Lecture 8- Law, Constitutions & Federalism
7 Nov 2018
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Government must follow the law that it makes; No one is exempt from the operation of the law - it applies equally to all; General rights emerge out of particular cases decided by the court. Statute law: laws that are made or originated by the house. Has a monopoly on violence (state has the capacity to have an army, police force and dominant monopoly on unit) We legitimize that power by participating in elections. A set of rules that authoritatively establishes both the structure and the fundamental principles of the political regime. A document that sets limits on the exercise of power represents basic values of a political system. When we create a constitution we set out a law that protects all citizens from the government. Includes the structure of government (prime minister, house ,senate) If there is a law that contradicts the constitution it will be struck down.
