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• The assignment needs to be 2 pages, not including the "References" page.
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Instructions for M5: Assignment

The Sackett case is an example of the interplay of the different branches of government. Read the following:

• The SCOTUSblog, Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency
• The article by Amy Howe, Supreme Court Curtails Clean Water Act
• The Oyez article, Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency
• The statement,  EPA Statement on Sackett v. EPA. 

Answer the following questions. 

(Remember that the assignments are not about personal opinions; instead, we are critically examining the viewpoints based on the context of the time – historically, political, social/cultural – not based on our modern views.)

Question 1: What are the facts of the Sackett’s case? Why did they sue?

Question 2: How is the federal legislative branch involved?

Question 3: How is the federal executive branch involved?

Question 4: How is the federal executive agency involved?

Question 5: What did the Supreme Court of the United States decide?

Question 6: How does this assignment relate to Module 6 (Chapters 14 and 15)? What did you learn? Be specific and refer to the textbook.