For much of 2011 and 2012, public dissatisfaction with Congress
rose to all time highs, with 70-80% expressing disapproval with how
Congress does its job. Many commentators note that Americans are
fed up with Washington “grid-lock” that makes government apparently
unable to address important problems. Other observers believe that
the national government is acting according to its design, based on
separation of powers and checks and balances.

Before writing your initial post, review the assigned
resources.

In your initial post of at least 200-250 words, analyze how the
U.S. Constitution implements separation of powers and checks and
balances. Briefly explain why the constitutional framers based the
new government on these ideas. Evaluate how separation of powers
and checks and balances are working out in practice, today,
justifying your assessment with persuasive reasoning and
examples.

Fully respond to all parts of the question. Write in your own
words. Support your position with APA citations
to 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.