Connecting the Past and Present and Looking Ahead

Prepare a 3-page paper, citing a minimum of two academically verified references, describing the structure of government, including the three branches, power allocated to each branch, the source of power, and the separation of powers. Explain how each branch has obligations and roles associated with the interpretation of the Bill of Rights. Address why this understanding of the branches of government and the Bill of Rights application is important in a career context.

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REQUIREMENTS

Written communication: Must be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
Resources and citations: Format according to APA guidelines.
Required page count: Three, not including the title page or the references page.
Required number of references: A minimum of two.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

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Government Structure Analysis

The American society was not always as liberal as it is in contemporary society in which case leftists or conservatives have a free platform on which to air their opinion. As a British colony, the country was subject to laws passed by a Congress that was largely comprised of leaders loyal to the crown. However, the American Revolution of 1765 gave rise to the country’s independence and the consequent adoption of the Articles of Confederation, which spelled out the laws to which the different states in the country would have to abide. However, the inadequacy of the Articles of Confederation created an agitation for change and the consequent creation and ratification of the American Constitution in 1791 (Beard, 2017).

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