Discussion Questions

Write a 75 – 100 word response to each of the bulleted questions below. Each question must have its own response.Identify the three branches of government and discuss their functions.What document created these branches of government?How are powers balanced in the U.S. government?How does each branch of government make laws? Provide examples.Provide a few examples of alternative dispute resolutions?What are the advantages and disadvantages associated with ADR versus litigation?What are some examples of mediation or arbitration that can occur in your professional and personal life? Discuss.Explain the role of the judiciary in the context of the American legal system.Identify the responsibilities of trial courts versus appellate courts.