POLI 2051 : Poli Test 1
Document Summary
The constitution: definition: a document that specifies the basic structure of government, our constitution embraces four basic political principles . Republicanism form of government in which power resides in the people and is exercised by their elective representatives. Federalism the division of sovereignty, and hence power, among two or ore gov"t- national and state governments 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 branches of gov"t. Checks and balances - give each branch some scrutiny and control over other branches. 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, flashpoint in 1775- at lexington and concord,
