Please choose one of the branches of government. Then choose an issue that is being debated currently that is relevant to the powers of your chosen branch. The growth
of emergency powers of the President is a good example to start you thinking about suitable topics to play with.
Describe the debate.
Then set out what is at stake in terms of liberal democratic principles or the separation of powers—ideally both.
Which branches of government are involved and how?
What precisely is under dispute? Who has the most influence?
Who SHOULD have the most influence according to your reasoned interpretation of the Constitution?
Does one operate as a successful check and balance on the other?