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U.S. Courts. (2020). U.S. v. Alvarez. https://www.uscourts.gov/educational-resources/educational-activities/us-v-alvarez
This site discusses and summarizes the powers and limits of each branch of the U.S. government with an illustration using a case study. Explore the activity resources (separation of powers in action, facts and case summary, and holding).

Krutz, G. (Ed.). (2019). American government 2e. Rice University.
https://openstax.org/details/books/american-government-2e
Read Chapter 11 (section 11.1-11.4), Chapter 12 (section 12.1-12.4), Chapter 13 (section 13.1-13.4): These chapters deal specifically with all 3 branches of government and how there was a division of powers.

Schneider, N. (2018). Why Presidents Should Matter Less. America Magazine: The Jesuit Review of Faith & Culture, 218(13), 18–26.
This article discusses the state of democracy and the office of presidents. It mentions the impact of personality on leadership, the role of social media in affecting politics, and whether democracy needs a president in the future.

Mahaffee, D. (2019). The historic battle between Congress and the White House. https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/443845-the-historic-battle-between-congress-and-white-house
This site contains a discussion on more recent conflicts between the executive and legislative branches of governments.

NPR. (2018, November 18). Starting your podcast: A guide for students.
https://www.npr.org/2018/11/15/662070097/starting-your-podcast-a-guide-for-students
This resource will help you complete your assignment this week.