For this assignment, you will visit the website Separation of Powers in Action – U. S. v. Alvarez. You will then use facts from the section called "In a Nutshell" to explain your ideas about how effective the system of checks and balances is in America today. Your response should be one to two paragraphs in length, and should answer the prompt: How does the case U. S. v. Alvarez show the system of checks and balances outlined in the U. S. Constitution? Does this case show that the system of checks and balances is still useful? Why or why not?

To get the best grade possible, follow the instructions in the assignment closely and answer all questions completely. This assignment is worth 10 points.