Question

The main purpose of the War Powers Act was to Group of answer choices show support for the troops. strengthen the president's powers as commander-in-chief. overrule a decision of the Supreme Court enhancing the president's ability to conduct war. rein in the war-making ability of the president. reassert Congress's budgetary authority over the financing of wars.

Answer 1

Reign in the war-making ability of the president

Step-by-step explanation:

• The war power act is also called the War Powers Resolution. It was enacted in November 1973.
• It was a congressional resolution, its main aim was to limit the president's power to escalate or initiate military actions in other parts of the world. It restricted the powers of the US president.

• According to the law president had to notify Congress if he deploys the army. IT also limit the duration for which army can remain engaged without approval of the congress. It was enacted to avoid conflicts like Vietnam war. Many presidents have failed to comply with the regulations of the act and it effectiveness has also been questioned.