How Did the War Powers Act of 1973 Change the Powers

question 15

Multiple Choice

How did the War Powers Act of 1973 change the powers of the presidency?

• A) It granted the president power to enact military law in emergency situations.
• B) It provided the push needed for President Nixon to win the Vietnam War.
• C) It empowered the president to manage the diplomatic relations of South Vietnam.
• D) It required congressional approval for the commitment of troops overseas.
• E) It prohibited the president from negotiating trade deals with warring nations.

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Definitions:

Monopolies

Market structures characterized by a single seller controlling a large portion of the market and limiting competition.

Breaking Up

In a business context, refers to the action of dissolving, restructuring, or splitting a company or organization into smaller units.

Antitrust Laws

Regulations established by governments to prevent large businesses from gaining too much power, encouraging competition by limiting monopolies, cartels, and oligopolies.

Presidential Administration

The executive branch of the U.S. government, led by the President, that is responsible for implementing and enforcing laws, and managing the affairs of the nation.