An important purpose of this assignment is to examine what the different branches and layers of government do to address a policy using a current issue to illustrate it.

Complete a research essay on the government and healthcare. Remember this is being written for the president to read.

The U.S. healthcare system has been a controversial topic for decades. Here are the aspects and questions to address for this essay:

1. Identify a current issue being debated about the American healthcare system.

2. Explain two competing solutions to this problem.

3. Evaluate which one is preferable.

4. Address the responsibilities of each level of government, which are federal, state, and local. (Most of the essay will be about the federal government).

5. Address the responsibilities of each of the three branches of the federal government.

REQUIREMENTS:

· 500 word minimum and 600 word maximum length, not including references listed at the end or footnotes if used.

· Incorporation of concepts and terms from the required readings.

· Inclusion of facts from a recent news article about the topic/solution.

Correct spelling, grammar, and formatting, whether it's APA.