Question

The war Powers act of 1973 Limited the powers of the president as commander in chief. Which principle of constitutional government did passage of this law illustrate?

A. Federalism
B. Limited government
C. Checks and balances
D. Separation of powers

Answer 1

C. Checks and balances

Answer 2

The right answer is C.

Step-by-step explanation:

Every time Congress passes a law that limits the powers of the executive branch we see an action that embodies the principle of check and balances. It is the job of a parliament to check a cabinet´s acts.