American National Government
Write: In your initial post, explain why the separation of powers and the system of checks and balances are important for our democracy. Provide recent, real-world
examples of the separation of powers and checks/balances in action (one example each). Also, discuss how the Constitution protects individual and group rights. Again,
provide a recent real-world example of these Constitutional protections being applied here in the U.S.
Fully respond to all parts of the prompt and write your response in your own words. Your initial post must be at least 300 words. Support your position with at least
two of the assigned resources required for this discussion, and/or peer reviewed scholarly sources obtained through the AU Library databases. Include APA in-text
citations in the body of your post and references at the end. Support your position with APA citations from two or more of the assigned resources required for this
discussion. Please be sure that you demonstrate understanding of these resources, integrate them into your argument, and cite them properly.
