The War Powers Act Was Enacted in Order to

question 48

Multiple Choice

The War Powers Act was enacted in order to

• A)guide the military in its use of force in field situations where it is impractical to seek direction from the president.
• B)allow the president more leeway in committing U.S.troops to combat.
• C)define the relationship between the United States and its allies.
• D)limit the president's war-making power.
• E)weaken Congress in foreign policy matters.

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