POLI 2051 Lecture : Lecture Ch2
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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 missing text. Federalism the division of sovereignty, and hence power, among two or more governments- national and state government in our case. 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 branched of government. Checks and balances give each branches some scrutiny and control over the other branched. Britain at war with france for control of north america - british repelled the french by. 1763, but they had a problem: they were broke. Tea act of 1773 - the boston tea party. First continental congress formed in 1774- revolutionary government of the colonists.
