POLS 1602 Lecture 2: POLS 1602 , Lecture 2 , The Founding and the Constitution
30 Jan 2019
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Pols 1602 , lecture 2 , the founding and the constitution. American revolution up to the ratification of current us constitution. Tells why us formed & colonists rebelled. Explains design of our current political system. The complete overthrow of the established political system. Radical pervasive change in society and social structure. War between citizens of the same country. Does not govern through preference of kings. Inalienable rights to life, liberty, and property. You decide if someone violated your rights and what your rights are. Belief that if rulers violate rights of people then they have the right to replace it. Felt that the british government was violating their rights. Violations on property and liberty were so bad that it justified revolution. People in office lived in the community. Policymaking institutions that people felt were equivalent to. Costly to protect colonies from french and spanish. Began to raise revenue through taxes and tariffs to make money.
