Write a three- to four-paragraph essay in which you evaluate the growth of executive power. Consider the following in your essay: How do the purpose and structure of the executive and legislative branches of governments affect the power of the executive branch? How has the power of the executive branch shifted over time? Why do you think those shifts in power have occurred? What impact do you think historical events have had on the power of the president? What are some ways Congress has reacted to the expansion of presidential power?

Choose one civil war topic from the list below. research your topic using the library and the internet. then, write a report of at least four hundred words. topics: a major civil war battle civil war munitions and uniforms the emancipation proclamation the gettysburg address note! when writing a research paper, it is important to cite your source or sources. for example, anytime you use a direct quote from the source in your writing, you should follow it with the author's last name, the year of the publication, and the page number where the specific quotation is located in parentheses. for example: the author states, "lincoln was an american hero." (jones, 1999, p. 298). you will also need to include a works cited section at the end of your paper, providing the information about the source you used. generally, when you are writing for a social science course (like this course), you will use a citation format designed by the american psychological association (apa). use this brief apa style guide to you format your citations.