the aim that Congress had in passing the War Powers Act was to
a. give the President more power in using American forces overseas
b. forbid the President from ever sending American forces overseas
c. limit the President's emergency powers in sending troops overseas
d. order the President to bring American troops back from Iran
is it A?
my book says.."under this law, a presidnet can send troops overseas only if there is a declaration of war, a specific law is passed, or if there is a national emergency. there are limits on his emergency powers: 1. the president can send troops but must notify Congress within 48 hours. 2. troops may not stay overseas more than 60 days without congressional approval. 3. Congress can demand that the President bring troops home by passing a concurrent resolution.."
so now i think it could be C too...which one is right?
If you're referring to the War Powers Act of 1973, C is the correct answer.
However, if it's the 1941 War Powers Resolution, the answer is A.
i was referring to the War Powers ACt of 1973, so i'll pick C. thanks :)
The correct answer is C. The aim that Congress had in passing the War Powers Act was to limit the President's emergency powers in sending troops overseas.
The War Powers Act was passed by Congress in 1973 in response to concerns about the Vietnam War and the perceived abuse of presidential power in sending troops without congressional approval. The purpose of the act was to clarify and restrict the President's authority to use military force abroad.
Under the War Powers Act, the President can send troops overseas only if there is a declaration of war, a specific law is passed, or if there is a national emergency. However, even in the case of a national emergency, there are limits on the President's emergency powers.
First, the President must notify Congress within 48 hours of deploying troops. This ensures that Congress is informed and can review the decision. Second, troops may not stay overseas for more than 60 days without congressional approval. This prevents the President from keeping troops abroad indefinitely without congressional oversight. Finally, Congress can demand that the President bring troops home by passing a concurrent resolution.
So, overall, the aim of the War Powers Act was to limit the President's emergency powers in sending troops overseas and to establish a system of checks and balances between the executive and legislative branches of government.