Question

What was the purpose of the war powers act of 1973

Answer 1

The War Powers Resolution (also known as the War Powers Resolution of 1973 or the War Powers Act) (50 U.S.C. 1541–1548) is a federal law intended to check the president's power to commit the United States to an armed conflict without the consent of the U.S. Congress.

Answer 2

The War Powers Act of 1973 was "intended to check the president's power to commit the United States to an armed conflict without the consent of the U.S. Congress."

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