What are checks and balances? Name some specific examples of how they work. Finally, in your opinion, are checks and balances necessary to make sure no branch of the government becomes too powerful? Or do they make it too difficult to govern?

50 me on july 4, 1776, thomas jefferson wrote the declaration of independence. the declaration of independence can be compared to a break up letter because jefferson explained why america wanted its independence from king george iii. read pages 516-520 in your textbook to discover why america wanted to be an independent country. you will write your own break up letter from the colonies to king george iii. your letter needs to be at least 5-7 sentences, include the issues/events leading up to this breaking point, and why the founding fathers felt independence would be better. remember! this is a “breakup letter”, so channel your inner taylor swift and make it creative!

What role does an american citizen play in its own government ?

French people suffered under the monarch so they revolted and set up new forms of government. this government gave people the right to voice their concerns. which form of government did the french set up?