Question

e. dictators denied. read the scenario. then answer the questions that follow. after ruling for 20 years, south avalons leader, hans mondo, declares war on the neighboring country of north avalon. he orders the military to invade and destroy everything in its path. lawmakers are furious that he didnt tell them about his military plans. mondo adjourns the entire legislative branch. he makes a law that removes the rights of all north avalonians living in the war zone. then he makes a law that requires all south avalonians who are 16 or older to serve in the military. and he orders any critics of the government to be arrested. mondo then creates a treaty with several foreign nations to get more powerful weapons in return for any gold and other precious metals the military can confiscate from north avalon. 1. list three actions taken by hans mondo that would not be possible for a u.s. president under article ii of the constitution. 2. pick one action from question 1. why do you think its important that this action is limited by the constitution? f. help wanted! write a job advertisement for the president! fill out the details in the table based on the reading. review the example job advertisement on the next page. then write one for the president that includes information from at least three sections from the table below. job overview: a brief summary of the job responsibilities and duties (powers): qualifications: what are the requirements to have the job? limits: length of term:

Explanation:

1. Under Article II of the U.S. Constitution, the President does not have the power to unilaterally declare war (Congress has the power to declare war), adjourn the legislative branch (separation - of - powers prevents this), and remove the rights of individuals in a war zone without due process.
2. Taking the example of the power to declare war, it is important to limit this power because it prevents one individual from recklessly leading the country into war. Checks and balances ensure that decisions about war are made with careful consideration and input from multiple branches of government.

For the job advertisement:

• Job Overview: The President is the chief executive of the United States, responsible for leading the nation, representing it in foreign affairs, and ensuring the execution of federal laws.
• Responsibilities and Duties (powers): Enforce federal laws, serve as Commander - in - Chief of the military (but with Congress having war - making powers), negotiate treaties (subject to Senate ratification).
• Qualifications: Natural - born U.S. citizen, at least 35 years old, a resident of the U.S. for at least 14 years.
• Limits: Cannot declare war unilaterally, treaties need Senate approval, and legislative actions can be vetoed but Congress can override the veto.
• Length of Term: Four - year terms, with a maximum of two terms (or a maximum of ten years in some cases).

Answer:

1. Unilaterally declaring war, adjourning the legislative branch, removing rights of individuals in war zone without due process.
2. Taking the power to declare war as an example, it's important to limit it to prevent one - person - led reckless war - making and ensure checks and balances.

F.
Job Overview: The President leads the nation, represents it abroad, and enforces federal laws.
Responsibilities and Duties (powers): Enforce laws, be Commander - in - Chief, negotiate treaties.
Qualifications: Natural - born U.S. citizen, 35 + years old, 14 - year U.S. resident.
Limits: Can't declare war alone, treaties need Senate approval, veto can be overridden.
Length of Term: Four - year terms, maximum two terms.