Instructions
Part II: Balance of Power In the space below, write an analysis of approximately 250 words on how the system of
checks and balances in the federal government helps to limit the concentration of power.
• Cite specific examples.
• Defend your rationale.
• Utilize the required readings, academic websites, and the GCU Library as resources for this assignment.
Part III: The Three Branches of the Federal Government Answer the following questions. Each response should be
150-200 words.
1. What are the duties and responsibilities of each branch of the federal government? What are the responsibilities and duties of each branch of the federal government?
Legislative:
Judicial:
Executive:
2. Describe how these three branches are supposed to interact.
3. How effectively do you feel the three branches interact with each other today? References: Self-government is a “government under the control and the direction of the inhabitants of a political unit than the outside authority (control of one’s affairs)”(Merriam- Webster, 2022).
References:
https://bibliu.com/app/#/view/books/9781647790271/epub/OEBPS/chapter01.html#page_15
https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/more-perfect-union
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https://go-gale-com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/ps/i.do?p=UHIC&u=canyonuniv&id=GALE|EJ2153000045&v=2.1&it=r&sid=UHIC&asid=edc6ec7b
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https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/lib/gcu/detail.action?docID=1948786
https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Const/NvConst.html
