Discuss whether you believe the President has the unilateral power to adjourn both chambers of Congress.

DISCUSSION QUESTION SEVENPresident Trump recently threatened to invoke his constitutional power to adjourn both houses of Congress to fill vacant administrative positions and federal judgeships without Senate approval. Trump has argued such action is necessary due to the coronavirus pandemic. Article 2 Section 3 of the US Constitution grants the President the power to adjourn Congress in limited circumstances. This power has never been exercised by any President in US history. Discuss whether you believe the President has the unilateral power to adjourn both chambers of Congress.