Branches of Government Paper
Resources: Articles I, II, and III of the Constitution located in Appendix A of Constitutional Law
Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word essay that addresses the following:
- Identify the separation of powers between the three branches of government. Discuss how each branch checks and balances the other branches.
- Select a current event or issue from the past 5 years. Possible areas include: health care reform, presidential appointments, and national security, for example.
- Discuss how the separation of powers and checks and balances affect this issue.
Cite at least four references to support the content of your paper.