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88TH UNITED STATES CONGRESS
Joint Resolution

To promote the maintenance of international peace and security in southeast Asia.

Whereas naval units of the Communist regime in Vietnam, in violation of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and of international law, have deliberately and repeatedly attacked United States naval vessels lawfully present in international waters... and

Whereas theses attacks are part of a deliberate and systematic campaign of aggression that the Communist regime in North Vietnam has been waging against its neighbors and the nations joined with them in the collective defense of their freedom; and

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America... the Congress approves and supports the determination of the President, as Commander in Chief, to take all necessary measures to repel any armed attack against the forces of the United States and to prevent further aggression.

-- Approved August 10, 1964
An opponent of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution would argue that it was unconstitutional because it gave too much power to the.....


A) armed forces.
B) executive branch.
C) legislative branch.
D) presidential cabinet.

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Final answer:

The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was criticized for giving too much power to the executive branch.

Step-by-step explanation:

An opponent of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution would argue that it was unconstitutional because it gave too much power to the executive branch.

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