Scenario #4 In his State of the Union Address, the president outlines a comprehensive plan to
overhaul the Social Security system including an
option to privatize Social Security accounts. He
expects Congress to pass his plan in its entirety.
a) Identify and explain which formal Constitutional
powers apply to this scenario.
b) What informal powers and/or roles of the
president apply? Explain.
c) Are the president's actions constitutional?
Identify which section of the Constitution supports
your answer.
d) Do you agree with the president's decision? Why
or why not?
No