Branches of Government Paper, HIS/301, 3-4 pages

Resources: Articles I, II, and III of the Constitution located in Appendix A of Constitutional Law

Write a 3 to 4 page 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 five 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.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines and less 7% plagarism.