Instructions
After reflecting on concepts presented in this week's assigned readings, prepare a paper critically analyzing America's system of governance.
Address the following in your paper:
• Explain your interpretation of America's system of governance. Determine if it is a democracy or a constitutional republic, and justify your assertion with evidence.
• To what extent does the current manifestation of governance reflect the intent of our Constitution's framers? Has it evolved? If so, how, and is this evolution an improvement?
• Interpret how America's current system of governance meets the needs and expectations of the public. Provide examples and explain the impact and/or implications.
Support your paper with at least 4 scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included.
Length: 5 pages not including title and reference pages
Your analysis should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic.Your paper should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.
Mandatory Videos Below.
Constitutional Principles: Representative Government