GOV 310L Lecture 4: GOV 310L - 6-15-15 - 6-16-15
Document Summary
Liberalism, republicanism, federalism and how they shape institutions. Di erent aspects of each branch are inspired by liberal, federalism, and republican thought. Class average was 78% (31/39) (he wanted it to be lower) Rules that people abide by that are not written down ex. Recall that debate around the constitution is structured by two ideological dimensions. Although the constitution is a done deal this debate is not yet resolved. Path dependency - the institutions from yesterday hold a big e ect today. In uences of liberalism, republicanism and di erent views of federalism ca be seen in the structure of the branches of government. As di erent ideologies and preferences about the state vs. federal power gain dominance, it a ects the evolution of the branches. However, the constitution legal framework of the branches does not change much over time. The framers did not want gov"t to change course every time public opinion does.
