THE COLD WAR 1950 1973
THE VIETNAM WAR
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Question
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____ Which of the following was NOT part of the War Powers Act?
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It gave Congress the power to declare war.
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Requires the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of committing troops in to action.
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Troops can only remain in conflict for 60 days without a Congressional declaration of war.
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Requires the president withdraw the troops if war is not declared.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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; . . .
Detailed explanation-2: -The Constitution grants Congress the sole power to declare war. Congress has declared war on 11 occasions, including its first declaration of war with Great Britain in 1812.
Detailed explanation-3: -It stipulates the president must notify Congress within 48 hours of military action and prohibits armed forces from remaining for more than 60 days.
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