Identify a current issue being debated about American national security.

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 national security.

Terrorism, national defense, and border security are always hot topics. Here are the aspects and questions to address for this essay:

1. Identify a current issue being debated about American national security.

1. Explain two competing solutions to this problem.
2. Evaluate which one is preferable.
3. Address the responsibilities of each level of government, which are federal, state, and local. (Most of the essay will be about the federal government).

1. Make sure, per the rubric, to differentiate among the three branches of the federal government