THE 1970S 1969 1979
GERALD FORD
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Question
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Realizing it gave the president too much power, what did congress pass to limit the power of presidents?
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War Powers Act
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Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
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Presidential Reduction in Power Act
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -It was prompted by news leaking out that President Nixon conducted secret bombings of Cambodia during the Vietnam War without notifying Congress. The War Powers Resolution was passed by both the House of Representatives and Senate but was vetoed by President Richard Nixon.
Detailed explanation-2: -3 Declarations of War. Article I, Section 8, Clause 11: [The Congress shall have Power . . . ] To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water; . . .
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