Homework 2.12 (Assigned 12/19)

A.  Read the following article:  http://nationaljournal.com/nationalsecurity/the-death-of-dr-evil-20111219

1.  According to the author, why has North Korea's totalitarianism been resistant to economic woes?
2.  What economic and political shifts can be predicted in the wake of Kim Jong Il's death?
3.  In your opinion, is the death of Kim Jong Il good for American interests abroad?  Why or why not?

B.   Practice FRQ:

1.  Presidents are generally thought to have advantages over Congress in conducting foreign policy because of the formal and informal powers of the presidency.

(a)  Identify two formal constitutional powers of the President in making foreign policy.
(b)  Identify two formal constitutional powers of Congress in making foreign policy.
(c)  Identify two informal powers of the President that contribute to the President's advantage over Congress in conducting foreign policy.
(d)  Explain how each of the informal powers in (c) contributes to the President's advantage over Congress in conducting foreign policy.

C.  Brainstorm project ideas