The Framers of the Constitution created a political system based upon the notion of limited government. Write an essay that analyzes how the systems of the seperation of powers, checks and balances, and federalism limits the power of the national government.

1) Follow the standard elements of the social science research. This research paper is to be written in a clear and explicit manner (intro, thesis, supporting points, and conclusion, etc.)

2) The purpose of this research paper is to evaluate how well you can organize, understand, develop, synthesize, and apply the lectures and reading materials in a thoughtful and sophisticated manner. Be sure to elaborate and explain your ideas. Don’t just list them.

Requirements:

– 5 page essay (not including bibliography and works cited)
– Minimum of 3 sources outside of your textbook must be used.
– Follow MLA style works cited sheet
– There must be a clear thesis statement that answers the question.
– Formatting – 1 inch margins all the way around.
– Word-processed and save as a PDF document
– 12 point
– Times New Roman font
– Double Spaced
– Title of Paper
– Page numbers located on the top right corner