First, select a topic from the list provided below:

• The impeachment of President Clinton, 1998.

Next, complete the following:

• Introduction:
  • Introduce the paper’s main points and present a thesis.
• Background information:
  • Discuss the paper’s main topic and describe how the issue involves one of the following processes:
    • Congressional process that affected the powers of the President.
    • Presidential process that affected the powers of Congress.
  • Describe the political tensions surrounding the issue.
• Results of the process:
  • Explain why and how the process increased cooperation or conflict between Congress and the Presidency.
• Changes in political power:
  • Assess whether Congress or the Presidency gained power as a result of the process.
• Conclusion:
  • Summarize the paper’s main points and thesis.

The paper must be 12 pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least 7 scholarly resources other than the course text to support your claims and subclaims. Cite your resources in text and on the reference page.

Writing the Final Research Paper
The Final Research Paper:

• Must be at least 12 double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and reference pages),
• Must include a title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
• Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
• Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
• Must use at least 7 scholarly resources.
• Must document all sources in APA style.
• Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style