What Was the Political Impetus for the War Powers Act

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Essay

What was the political impetus for the War Powers Act? Do you think that the War Powers Act unduly restricted the ability of the president to conduct foreign affairs and act as commander-in-chief? Do you believe the law is unconstitutional? Why or why not?

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