In 1973, Congress Passed the War Powers Resolution, Which

question 60

Multiple Choice

In 1973, Congress passed the War Powers Resolution, which

• A) required congressional approval before the president could dismiss the Secretary of Defense.
• B) limited the president's use of troops in military action without congressional approval.
• C) extended the president's power over the military.
• D) was necessary because of the increased threat of nuclear war.
• E) allowed the president to declare an unlimited national emergency.

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