The most common inherent powers are emergency powers, exercised only in times of great need. Some emergency powers are limited in scope. The president can declare a place devastated by a storm a federal disaster area, making it eligible for federal aid.
In this simulation, students will take the roles of leaders of various countries whose history and current affairs in the early 19th century led up to President Monroeâs declaration that became the Monroe Doctrine. These countries include Britain, Portugal, the United Sates, Spain, Russia, and Latin America.
The immediate impact of the Monroe Doctrine was mixed. It was successful to the extent that the continental powers did not attempt to revive the Spanish empire, but this was on account of the strength of the British Navy, not American military might, which was relatively limited.