AP Gov Practice Argumentative Essay Balance of Power

The power of the executive branch in relation to the legislative branch has varied over time. Develop an argument that takes a position of the appropriate balance of power between the president and Congress.

Use at least one piece of evidence from one of the following foundational documents:

• Declaration of Independence
• The Federalist 51
• The Federalist 70

In your response you should do the following:

• Write a defensible claim or thesis that responds to the prompt and establishes a line of reasoning
• Support your claim with at least TWO pieces of specific and relevant evidence.
  • One piece of evidence must come from one of the foundational documents listed above.
  • A second piece of evidence can come from any other foundational document not used as your first piece of evidence or it may be from your knowledge of course concepts.
• Use reasoning to explain why your evidence supports your claim or thesis.
• Respond to an opposing or alternate perspective using refutation or rebuttal.