Please write a 700-1000 word paper discussing Article 1 of the Constitution, the

Please write a 700-1000 word paper discussing Article 1 of the Constitution, the legislative branch. Since Congress makes up the legislative branch, please discuss the following:
– Brief history of Congress
– Functions of Congress
-What are checks and balances? And, how does
Congress use it?
-Your personal thoughts on Congress as it has evolved since the beginning of the republic.
This paper needs to be well-written and grammatically correct. Grammar mistakes will be costly to your grade.
• Abstract page is optional.
• You must use a minimum of three scholarly sources, and they must be cited in APA. Here are the resources for APA, along with a sample paper.
• Please submit only in Word or PDF format; do not submit with Google Docs. You are responsible for what you submit, and if you submit the wrong paper or a “corrupted file” of sorts, _you will not be allowed any makeup opportunities.