POS301 Grand Canyon Principles and Articles of US Constitution Paper

  1. Analyze the functions, responsibilities, and interactions of the three branches of government. (NCSS 6.b, 6.c)
  2. Analyze the founders’ desire to design the U.S. government in a way to limit the concentration of power.

Utilize the required readings, academic websites, and the GCU Library as resources for this assignment.

Textbook

1. The American Democracy Read Chapters 11, 12 and 14 in The American Democracy.

*Electronic Resource

1. The Balance of PowerView the “Balance of Power” diagram.
http://lc.gcumedia.com/zwebassets/courseMaterialPa…
*Website

1. Digital HistoryUse the Digital History website as a resource for the “Principles and Articles of the United States Constitution Worksheet” assignment.
*http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/

2. Encyclopedia.com Use the Encyclopedia.com website as a resource for the “Principles and Articles of the United States Constitution Worksheet” assignment.
http://www.encyclopedia.com