Q OVERVIEW This assignment examines the relationship between Executive and Legislative Branches and how that impacted presidential ability to project American Power. In this assignment, you will evaluate the growth and development of executive leadership by looking at the dynamics between the president and Congress in the period from the founding of the country to the Spanish-American War. You should focus on: 1. How presidents pursued international relations. 2. How presidents were able to project force. 3. Congressional restrictions on presidential actions. Students may choose the president of their choice. INSTRUCTIONS In writing this 6-8 page paper you will: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the growth and development of the Executive Branch leadership by looking at the dynamics between the president and Congress in the period from the founding to the Spanish-American War. 2. You should focus on: 1) How presidents pursued international relations. 2) How presidents were able to project force. 3) Congressional restrictions on presidential actions. You may choose the president of their choice. 3. This paper must include at least 8 references. 4. The cover page needs to include this statement: By submitting this assignment, I attest this submission represents my own work, and not that of another student, scholar, or internet source. I understand I am responsible for knowing and correctly utilizing referencing and bibliographical guidelines. 5. The paper will use APA format. 6. Acceptable sources are scholarly articles published within the last five years. 7. Biblical based topical analysis and biblical integration needs to be specific to the subject with a depth that is greater than a general Christian worldview. Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.