Assignment Content Discuss  how contemporary activities of these two branches of the U.S. government compare and contrast with the intentions of the founders. Use specific examples, and include support from at least 3 sources, 1 of which can be your textbook. Your examination of the topic should include information about the following: Structure and makeup of Congress Differences between the House of Representatives and the Senate Powers granted to Congress and the President under the Constitution Checks and balances of power, considering Congress, the President, and the judiciary Roles and responsibilities of the President Evolution of presidential power How bills become laws Format  your assignment as one of the following: 875-word paper Include  citations for all unoriginal ideas, facts, or definitions in an APA-formatted reference list. .

1. Assignment Content
Discuss
how contemporary activities of these two branches of the U.S.
government compare and contrast with the intentions of the
founders. Use specific examples, and include support from at
least 3 sources, 1 of which can be your textbook. Your
examination of the topic should include information about the
following:
Structure and makeup of Congress
Differences between the House of Representatives and the
Senate
Powers granted to Congress and the President under the
Constitution
Checks and balances of power, considering Congress, the
President, and the judiciary
Roles and responsibilities of the President
Evolution of presidential power
How bills become laws
Format
your assignment as one of the following:

2. 875-word paper
Include
citations for all unoriginal ideas, facts, or definitions in an
APA-formatted reference list.