Homework: Congress and the President
For this homework, consider:
o The relationship between the U.S. Congress and the president
o The changes and challenges in the United States from the time of the Founding Fathers' original vision until present day
Write a 350 to 525 words essay discussing the function of and relationship between the U.S. Congress and the president.
Discuss how contemporary activities of these two branches of the U.S. government compare and contrast with the intentions of the founders. In your essay you should include information about the following:
o Explain the U.S. Congress' structure and makeup.
o Describe the differences between the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate.
o Describe how bills become laws.
o Define the powers granted to the U.S. Congress and the president in the U.S. Constitution.
o Explain the checks and balances of power between the U.S. Congress, the president, and the judiciary.
o Define the president's role and responsibilities.
o Discuss the evolution of presidential power.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.