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 Monroe Doctrine, proposed by President james monroe in 1823, contributed to the formation of such a policy. Certain events in 1821 prompted the creation of the doctrine. An insurrection in the colonies under Spanish rule in Latin America resulted in freedom for the colonies, but several European nations threatened to intervene on Spain's behalf and restore the former colonies to Spanish domination.