Power Grab Answer Key! - A serious economic crisis takes place in the U.S. The President decides to President run for a third term. 22nd Amendment The President is limited to 2 terms or 10 years – Congress Because of his service to our country, Congress grants a former President – the title, “Grand Poohbah.” Article 1, Section 9 Congress cannot grant any US citizen a title of nobility – Supreme Court - The Supreme Court rules that because of our large national debt, the United States can no longer borrow money. Article 1, Section 8 Only Congress has the power to borrow money – President - The President declares war on China. Article 1, Section 8 Only Congress can declare war Congress In order to raise more money, campaign for re-election, and take a long – vacation, Congress decides not to meet in 2017. Article 1, Section 4 Congress is required to assemble at least once a year – Supreme Court The Supreme Court declares that since Washington D.C. is not in – any state, residents there may not vote in national elections. 23rd Amendment The people of Washington DC may vote for President – President The President declares that Supreme Court justices will now serve 8 year terms. – Article 3 Justices receive lifetime appointments – Congress In order to raise money, Congress declares a $200 voting tax (poll tax). – 24th Amendment People cannot be denied the right to vote because they had – not paid a poll tax Supreme Court The Supreme Court declares that anyone found guilty of a terrorist – act will have their hands cut off. 8th Amendment No cruel or unusual punishments – President The President declares that a new 28th Amendment to the Constitution will – give him emergency powers for life. Article 5 Amendments are passed by a 2/3rds vote of the House and Senate – must be ratified by 3/4ths of the state legislatures
Power Grab Answer Key! President - A serious economic crisis takes place in the U.S. The President decides to run for a third term. 22nd Amendment – The President is limited to 2 terms or 10 years Congress – Because of his service to our country, Congress grants a former President the title, “Grand Poohbah.” Article 1, Section 9 – Congress cannot grant any US citizen a title of nobility Supreme Court - The Supreme Court rules that because of our large national debt, the United States can no longer borrow money. Article 1, Section 8 – Only Congress has the power to borrow money President - The President declares war on China. Article 1, Section 8 Only Congress can declare war Congress – In order to raise more money, campaign for re-election, and take a long vacation, Congress decides not to meet in 2017. Article 1, Section 4 – Congress is required to assemble at least once a year Supreme Court – The Supreme Court declares that since Washington D.C. is not in any state, residents there may not vote in national elections. 23rd Amendment – The people of Washington DC may vote for President President – The President declares that Supreme Court justices will now serve 8 year terms. Article 3 – Justices receive lifetime appointments Congress – In order to raise money, Congress declares a $200 voting tax (poll tax). 24th Amendment – People cannot be denied the right to vote because they had not paid a poll tax Supreme Court – The Supreme Court declares that anyone found guilty of a terrorist act will have their hands cut off. 8th Amendment – No cruel or unusual punishments President – The President declares that a new 28th Amendment to the Constitution will give him emergency powers for life. Article 5 – Amendments are passed by a 2/3rds vote of the House and Senate must be ratified by 3/4ths of the state legislatures
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