Which statement best describes the introduction of an argumentative essay?
the introduction acquaints readers with the topic and sets up the ideas that will be presented.
the introduction establishes the focus of the essay and tells readers what the writer's position will be.
the introduction ties the essay together and tells readers what they have learned and should take away.
the introduction fleshes out the argument and includes counterclaims and evidence from research.

it was seen as enticement to accept british domination.

the use of email to replace slower surface mail.

ba geologist finds four sedimentary rock she determines that no geologic events have shifted the layers she labeles them a,b,c,dbfrom top to bottom

separation of powers, therefore, refers to the division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another.   the intent is to prevent the concentration of power and provide for checks and balances.  

the traditional characterizations of the powers of the branches of american government are:

* the legislative branch is responsible for enacting the laws of the state and appropriating the money necessary to operate the government.

* the executive branch is responsible for implementing and administering the public policy enacted and funded by the legislative branch.

* the judicial branch is responsible for interpreting the constitution and laws and applying their interpretations to controversies brought before it.

forty state constitutions specify that government be divided into three branches:   legislative, executive and judicial.   california illustrates this approach; "the powers of state government are legislative, executive, and judicial.   persons charged with the exercise of one power may not exercise either of the others except as permitted by this constitution."

while separation of powers is key to the workings of american government, no democratic system exists with an absolute separation of powers or an absolute lack of separation of powers. governmental powers and responsibilities intentionally overlap; they are too complex and interrelated to be neatly compartmentalized. as a result, there is an inherent measure of competition and conflict

minnesota:   minnesota house research,   separation of powers: when statutes and court rules conflict, 2005