How has the enormous growth in the bureaucracy, or the administrative state, impacted the separation of powers of the Constitution?

write an essay from the following prompt: How has the understanding of the purpose of government changed from the Founding to today? What implications has this change had for American politics and government?

The foundation of the Constitution is grounded in the purpose of government as expressed in the Declaration of Independence. Key to that purpose of government is a particular conception of ‘rights’. However, the American understanding of ‘rights’ has, to a large degree, transformed over time, and this has had an enormous impact on American politics and government, both in form and in function. Illustrate both how the understanding of the purpose of government has transformed and how American politics and government has changed as a result thereof. Be sure to focus on constitutional principles.

Things to consider incorporating: natural rights v. government-given rights, Bill of Rights v. Second Bill of Rights, limited government v. active and robust government, constitutional republic v. democracy, separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism, majority/minority, consent of the governed, representation, relationship between citizen and government, relationship between citizens, etc.

How has the understanding of the purpose of government changed from the Founding to today?

What implications has this change had for American politics and government?

The foundation of the Constitution is grounded in the purpose of government as expressed in the Declaration of Independence. Key to that purpose of government is a particular conception of ‘rights’. However, the American understanding of ‘rights’ has, to a large degree, transformed over time, and this has had an enormous impact on American politics and government, both in form and in function. Illustrate both how the understanding of the purpose of government has transformed and how American politics and government has changed as a result thereof. Be sure to focus on constitutional principles.

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Unit Test, Part 2: Toward a New Millennium Complete this teacher-scored portion of the Unit Test, and submit it to your teacher by the due date for full credit.

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1. Many presidents in American history have faced constitutional questions related to their powers, policies, or conduct. Presidents Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush all faced such constitutional issues during their administrations. Describe the constitutional questions in each situation below.

Answer:

President

Ronald Reagan

Situation

Iran Contra Affair

What was the constitutional issue(s) involved?

Bill Clinton

Impeachment

George W. Bush Use of executive privilege

Patriot Act

Iraq War

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2. Write a brief essay explaining which constitutional issue described above vou think was most serious for the country's well-being and why.

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