Reference no: EM131644176 , Length: 5
Construct a five-page paper based on the detailed outlines that you created over the last four weeks. Scaffold your paper around the following outline:
Title page
Introduction (half page):
Describe the paper's overall thesis.
Provide an overview of main points.
The Constitution (1-1.5 pages) (Week 1):
Describe one strength and one weakness of the U.S. Constitution.
Recommend one option to maintain the strength and one to correct the weakness.
Federalism (1-1.5 pages) (Week 2):
Describe one advantage and one disadvantage of a national policy that must be implemented by one agency of the federal bureaucracy.
Recommend one option to maintain the advantage and one to improve the disadvantage.
Branches of Government (1-1.5 pages) (Week 3):
Describe one strength and one weakness of one branch of our government: Executive, Legislative, or Judiciary.
Recommend one option to maintain the strength and one to correct the weakness.
Political Parties, Interest Groups, and Elections (1-1.5 pages) (Week 4):
Describe one positive impact and one negative impact of one of the following: political parties, interest groups, or federal elections.
Recommend one option to accentuate the positive impact and one to lessen the negative impact.
Conclusion:
Review your main points.
Review your overall thesis.
References page
Follow the below format and rules:
Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:
Must be at least FIVE double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a title page with the following:
Title of paper
Student's name
Course name and number
Instructor's name
Date submitted
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
Must use at least eight scholarly resources, including a minimum of two from the Ashford University Library.
Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.