Congress has been limited in its ability to pass major legislation through gridlock. Develop an argument that explains which if the other two branches of government should have a greater influence on policy in the United States according to the Founder's ideals. Articulate a defensible claim or thesis that responds to the prompt and establishes a line of reasoning. At least one piece of evidence must be from Federalist 70, Federalist 78, or the US Constitution. Respond to an alternate perspective using refutation, concession, or rebuttal. Use reasoning to explain why your evidence supports your claim/thesis.

Congress has been limited in its ability to pass major legislation through gridlock. Develop an argument that explains which if the other two branches of government should have a greater influence on policy in the United States according to the Founder's ideals. Articulate a defensible claim or thesis that responds to the prompt and establishes a line of reasoning. At least one piece of evidence must be from Federalist 70, Federalist 78, or the US Constitution. Respond to an alternate perspective using refutation, concession, or rebuttal. Use reasoning to explain why your evidence supports your claim/thesis.