Question

What is the intent of this section of the document?

A. to expand Congress' power to authorize the President to commit the U.S. to military action
B. to give Congress the authorization to commit the U.S. to military action
C. to expand the power of the United States Armed Forces to initiate military activity on their own
D. to limit the President’s power to commit the U.S. to military action without meeting certain conditions
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Answer 1

The correct answer is “To limit the President’s power to commit the US to military action without meeting certain conditions”.

The War Powers Resolution of 1973 passed after the Vietnam War and aims to put limits on the ability of the US President to send American troops into combat areas without the Congress approval. The act does not specify what happens if the President refuses to comply with the act.