Since the End of World War II, Presidents Have Acted

question 17

Multiple Choice

Since the end of World War II, presidents have acted much more independently in committing American troops to combat situations. In 1973, Congress attempted to severely limit the power of the president to deploy troops without Congressional approval. Then-president Nixon vetoed the legislation, but his veto was overridden. What was this legislation called?

• A) Monroe Doctrine
• B) North Atlantic Treaty Alliance
• C) Presidential Control Act
• D) War Powers Resolution
• E) Pentagon Papers

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Definitions:

Wavelength

The distance between successive crests of a wave, especially points in a sound wave or electromagnetic wave.

Receptors

Specialized cells or protein molecules that receive and transduce signals in the body and brain.

Fovea

A small depression in the retina of the eye where visual acuity is highest due to the concentration of cones.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that function best in bright light and enable color vision.