Question

you be the president!
directions for part one: read the role - playing scenario below and familiarize yourself with your branch of government’s goal. then, brainstorm a list of actions/steps that your branch has the power to take in order to accomplish your goal. an example is provided for you.
scenario/goal:
after a spontaneous trip to your favorite restaurant, mcdonald’s, you decide that, maybe, just maybe, the secret to world peace can be found in a big mac, french fries, and a vanilla milkshake. with a burst of energy, you sprint back to the white house and head straight for the oval office. inside, you begin brainstorming a series of actions you can take to make mcdonald’s a more prominent part of your presidency.
actions to accomplish your goal:

• you propose a law to the congress requiring every school to replace the pledge of allegiance with the “big mac song” (“two all - beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun.”)

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directions for part two: think about the goals that the other two branches of government have presented to you. given the ways in which you can check their powers, brainstorm a list of actions/steps you would take to check each branch’s power and make it difficult for each branch to accomplish its goal.
actions to check the congress’ goal:
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actions to check the supreme court’s goal:
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Explanation:

Part One: Actions to Accomplish Your Goal (as President)

Action 2:

• Explanation: Use executive order to promote McDonald’s.
• Step 1: Issue an executive order.
• Step 2: Mandate that all federal buildings offer McDonald’s as an official cafeteria option.

Action 3:

• Explanation: Use diplomatic influence for McDonald’s.
• Step 1: Leverage presidential diplomacy.
• Step 2: Encourage foreign leaders to make McDonald’s a national dish in their countries.

Part Two: Actions to Check Other Branches

Actions to Check the Congress’ Goal:

• Explanation: Veto a Congress - related bill.
• Step 1: Identify a bill from Congress that supports their goal (e.g., a bill to fund McDonald’s - related infrastructure).
• Step 2: Veto that bill, stating it does not align with the broader national interests (even if it's a bit of a stretch for this fun scenario).

Actions to Check the Supreme Court’s Goal:

• Explanation: Use judicial appointment power.
• Step 1: When a Supreme Court vacancy occurs.
• Step 2: Appoint a justice who is likely to rule against the Supreme Court’s goal - related cases (for example, if the Supreme Court wants to uphold a McDonald’s - monopolistic practice, appoint a justice who favors anti - monopoly rulings).

Answer:

s (in line with the steps above)

• Part One - Action 2: Issue an executive order mandating all federal buildings to offer McDonald’s as an official cafeteria option.
• Part One - Action 3: Encourage foreign leaders to make McDonald’s a national dish in their countries via presidential diplomacy.
• Part Two - Check Congress: Veto a Congress - proposed bill (e.g., a bill to fund McDonald’s - related infrastructure) citing misalignment with national interests.
• Part Two - Check Supreme Court: Appoint a Supreme Court justice likely to rule against the Supreme Court’s goal - related cases (e.g., in case of a McDonald’s - monopolistic practice - related case, appoint a justice favoring anti - monopoly rulings) when a vacancy occurs.