1. ASHFORD POL 201 Week 1 DQ 1
Separation of PowersChecks and Balances
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Separation of Powers/Checks and Balances. For much of 2011 and 2012,
public dissatisfaction with Congress rose to all time highs, with 70-80%
expressing disapproval with how Congress does its job. Many commentators note
that Americans are fed up with Washington "grid-lock" that makes government
apparently unable to address important problems. Other observers believe that
the national government is acting according to its design, based on separation of
powers and checks and balances.
In your initial post of at least 200-250 words, analyze how the U.S. Constitution
implements separation of powers and checks and balances. Briefly explain why
the constitutional framers based the new government on these ideas. Evaluate
how separation of powers and checks and balances are working out in practice,
today, justifying your assessment with persuasive reasoning and examples.
Fully respond to all parts of the question. Write in your own words. Support your
position with APA citations totwo or more different resources required for this
discussion.
By Day 7, respond to at least two of your classmates' initial posts. Your peer
responses each must be at least 75 words. They must demonstrate critical
thinking (e.g., ask a relevant question about your peer's post while explaining why
your question is significant, or state a perspective that contrasts with your peer's
while explaining or justifying your position).