Presidential Emergency Powers
Coursework:
Margins 1” all sides
Paragraphs The entire document should be double-spaced on standard-sized paper (8.5″ x 11″)
Headings Bold
Type Style and Size Times New Roman, 12 point
Software MS Word
Opinion/main statement and supporting points using expert sources
Strong, consistent argument or opinion, 3 or more sources cited in support
Discussion of the National Emergencies Act of 1976
Presentation of the Act, criteria for declaration of emergency, provides a modern example of its use and discusses the political issue surrounding the declaration
Discussion of Historical Emergencies in American History
Description of 3 historical instances, detailed of political pushback
Constitutionality of presidential emergency actions.
Discussed 2 Supreme Court cases, provided details on results of the case and the reasoning of the justices
Writing Style – Organization, Transitions, Tone
