Interested students should submit a 500 – 700 word essay addressing the following:
ESSAY QUESTION: Explain how the three branches of government
share power and how each branch serves as a check on the others. Why was this
system important to the framers? Discuss some modern day examples that
illustrate the concepts of checks and balances, and separation of powers.
Cash prizes will be awarded in the amount of $300 for the
first prize and $200 for second prize. Judging will be done by the current
officers of the Allegany County Bar Association and essays will be judged
anonymously.Essays should be submitted with an attached cover sheet containing the student’s name, address, phone number, school and school sponsor or teacher. No name or identifying information should be on the essay itself because the judging will be done anonymously. All essays will be assigned a number before submission to the judges.
All entries must be submitted by Thursday, April 12, 2018
to:
Barbara J. KelleyPresident of the Allegany County Bar Association
C/O ALLEGANY COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE
Attention: Secretary
7 Court Street
Belmont, New York 14813