For the assignment, imagine that you are the president of the United States. The question invites you to explore what you will do as president for each of the following hypothetical national issues:
China is flooding the American market with cheap products and driving the national economy down.
United Airlines and three other major airlines are going to go on strike right before a major traveling holiday.
The U.S. ambassador to Russia has died in a freak accident that involves vodka and “professional” workers.
A Hurricane has rolled across Florida, and the governor is requesting federal assistance.
The prime minister of Canada and the president of Mexico wish to negotiate a new international trade treaty with the United States.
As the newly elected president of the United States, use the information provided by the videos and readings and conduct additional research to answer the following questions:
Describe the problem for Governing Ourselves that is embedded the scenario.
Identify potential actions that the president could take.
Explain what you would do if you were the president. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of your approach.
Document which power granted to you as president gives you the authority to act on the following five national issues.
There are no wrong answers, but you must consider the pros and cons of each action and justify your choices.
Procedure
Write one page (250 words) per issue.
Include the following academic integrity statement: “On my honor, I affirm that I have neither given nor received inappropriate aid in the completion of this exercise.” Type your name and the date after it.
Include a title page, in-text citations, and reference list in proper APA style.
See the Instructor Guidelines page for general writing requirements.
Consider the grading rubric when planning your assignment.
