Assignment:
Discuss the political principles that were used by the Founders to establish or organize the various branches of government.
Questions to consider:
-What considerations did the Founders have to make in forming or organizing each branch of the Federal Government?
-What are the important features (qualifications, terms of office, powers, etc.) of each of the branches of the National government?
-How does the specific arrangement and organization of each branch help that branch accomplish its goal within the overall scope of government?
-How did the Founders establish limits on each of the branches of government?
-How does the separation of powers work?
-What role does the separation of powers play in organizing the various branches of government?
-What aspects of the original formation of each branch of the government did the Progressives object to?
-How does the rise of the federal bureaucracy/administrative agencies challenge the traditional role of the various branches of government?
PAPER FORMAT AND CITATIONS:
1. Your paper must be between 1,400 and 1,700 words
2. Your paper must be typed, double-spaced, in Times New Roman, 12-point font with one-inch margins
3. You must cite documents from five (5) different sections of the Course Packet
4. You must cite the textbook at least twice
5. You may cite additional documents as long as they are primary sources (like the Constitution, Supreme Court Cases, speeches, letters, etc.)