Whidbey Island Center for the Arts will introduce its new Humanities Series with an “Issues of the Day” lecture given by U.S. Constitution authority and Seattle University law professor Andrew Siegel.

On March 8, Siegel will present “A Delicate Balance: Protecting and Restoring Constitutional Democracy” — a conversation about how modern politics and partisanship are affecting the traditional roles and powers of the three branches of government.

Set against an historical backdrop, Siegel will address the current perceptions and offer insights about the future of our constitutional democracy.

A Delicate Balance will focus on the judicial branch and the extent the court system is affected by partisan politics; the role of the legislative branch in a time when the executive branch wields tremendous power; and an executive branch under extreme scrutiny.

Barbara Seitle, past president of the League of Women Voters of Washington, will moderate a brief question -and-answer session.

• The lecture takes place 7:30-9:30 p.m., Friday, March 8. Tickets are $24, or $80 for lecture and private reception with Siegel. Purchase tickets online at www.WICAonline.org