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.