Why is the Balance of Power principle so critical to the function of the US government, and how have recent political developments challenged the system of checks and balances the government relies on?

Order Instructions

There has been a great deal of attention paid lately to the Balance of Power concept in the US government. One of the fundamental principles of the United States Constitution, the law of the land, is the balance and separation of power among the three branches of the Government: the Legislative, or law-making branch that is the U.S. Congress, the Executive branch which is headed by the President, and the Judiciary, which interprets the law at every level and settles legal disputes regarding the meaning and the application of the law.

Use the information you learned in the Explore learning module this week about the democratic republic, as well as the articles and websites below to develop an essay answering the question – “Why is the Balance of Power principle so critical to the function of the US government, and how have recent political developments challenged the system of checks and balances the government relies on?” Use additional online resources, as needed, to develop your argument.

U.S. Institutions – Balance of Power

The Balance of Government: Our Government’s SEESAW

How Nancy Pelosi signaled the end of Donald Trump’s easy ride

Bernie Sanders Getting the Senate to Check and Balance Trump Is Huge

In Oversight Role, House Democrats Aim for Both Check and Balance

Taking on Trump: Is the US facing a constitutional crisis?

Obamacare ruling shows US balance of power is off

The Evolution of the Presidency

The writing assignment should be a minimum of 500 words and include an introduction with an overview of your essay, ending with a thesis statement answering the question “Why is the Balance of Power principle so critical to the function of the US government, and how have recent political developments challenged the system of checks and balances the government relies on?” in your own words.