Identify and explain the purpose of the three branches of government.
Discuss how each branch of government may influence public policy.
Research an example from recent news (such as civil rights, health care, education, or others) and explain how each branch of government could influence the direction of that specific public policy.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
A minimum of three professional references (Wikipedia is not accepted in this class).
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
Examine the government’s role, function, and decision-making process in a democracy.