War Powers Act

How was the War Powers Act of 1973 intended to affect the balance of power between the President and Congress?

• permitting the president to enter treaties without Senate approval

• requiring the president to remove all U.S. troops from Southeast Asia

• allowing troops to be sent overseas without the president's consent

• placing limitations on the president's ability to keep troops in hostile situations

Which of the following was an attempt to prevent another prolonged, undeclared war like the Vietnam Conflict?

• Prohibition

• Operation Desert Storm

• Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

• War Powers Act

Check any of the provisions of the War Powers Act of 1973.

• U.S. troops will remain in a region as long as there is conflict.

• The president has full authority to declare war on another nation.

• Congress has the power to remove troops if no declaration of war.

• Troops will remain in an hostile environment no longer than 60 days with an additional 30-day withdrawal period.

• Congress will devote at least $2 billion to military aid in times of conflict.