The powers and functions of the three branches of government.

1. Describe the powers and functions of the three branches of government.
2. Describe how James Madison in Federalist 10 outlines a plan to limit popular government and the “violence of faction.” Is Madison’s plan still working today? Why or why not?
3. Describe the tension between the Tenth Amendment and the necessary and proper clause of the U.S. Constitution. Give an example to illustrate this tension.
4. Explain why and how the power of the U.S. federal government has expanded over time while the power of states has, generally speaking, been on the decline.

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