Could someone help translate what this essay prompt means. We just finished learning about all the branches of government.

a)Clearly explain the purpose(s) of the American Government, and how do the functions of each branch of government help accomplish and maintain the purpose(s).
b)To what extent are the concepts of separation of powers and federalism (national and state gov't) essential to maintaining the purpose of government as established in the above question?

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Could someone help translate what this essay prompt means. We just finished learning about all the branches of government.

a)Clearly explain the purpose(s) of the American Government, and how do the functions of each branch of government help accomplish and maintain the purpose(s).
b)To what extent are the concepts of separation of powers and federalism (national and state gov't) essential to maintaining the purpose of government as established in the above question?

anonymous · Answer

c)You should focus on one key issue of your choice in order to illustrate how each branch of governments operates and interacts. Issues may include immigration, gun control, abortion, death penalty, marijuana legalization, and same sex marriage.

I chose abortion.

anonymous · Answer

a. Talk about what the government does, and what each branch does or is in charge of 
b. tell why having the three branches of powers are good for us and help us stay organized and why we have them (look up Checks and Balances)
c. tell how each branch of government has an effect on this topic and what they do to support and or fight against it. (If I were writing this, I'd also talk about the side I would take for the issue. I like to debate :) )