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WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT #1
Directions
:
It is an Article I (of the U.S. Constitution) s
tudy 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 a
re a good idea or
not. Why? This section should be no more than two paragraphs
in length).
Address these issues in a paper of
AT LEAST
f
our
(
4
) pages in length. The paper should be typed, double
-
spaced,
1” margins, with a font size no larger than 12 p
oint, nor smaller the 10 point.
Undertake as much outside
research as necessary to adequately answer the questions a

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  • 2. 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 a re a good idea or not. Why? This section should be no more than two paragraphs in length). Address these issues in a paper of AT LEAST f our (
  • 3. 4 ) pages in length. The paper should be typed, double - spaced, 1” margins, with a font size no larger than 12 p oint, nor smaller the 10 point. Undertake as much outside research as necessary to adequately answer the questions a