Assignment:
Directions:
It is an Article I (of the U.S. Constitution) study tool. Please follow these instructions carefully.
1. Review the materials in the handouts and text dealing with the "Separation of Powers" and "Checks & Balances."
2. Prepare a research paper that addresses the following issues:
a. What is the doctrine of "Separation of Powers"?
b. Why did the founding fathers believe that a system of "Check and Balances" was an essential element for inclusion in the Constitution? This section of the paper must include a minimum of three quotes from three people who attended the Constitutional Convention? (Hint: The Federalist Papers).
c. How have recent developments in American Government eroded the Separation of Powers contained in the Constitution?
d. Tell me whether you think the Separation of Powers and Checks & Balances are a good idea oo not. Why? This section should be no more than two paragraphs in length).
Address these issues in a paper of AT LEAS four(4) pages in length. The paper should be typed, double- spaced, 1" margins, with a font size no larger than 12 point, nor smaller the 10 point.