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?