Compare and Contrast the Action of Each Branch of Government

question 17

Essay

Compare and contrast the action of each branch of government in the area of African-American civil rights. On which issues did they aggressively expand civil rights? On what issues were they hesitant to act? How has the role of each institution changed through time? In your opinion, what does this say about the ability of the American political system to adapt to changes in society? Are you optimistic or pessimistic?

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