USA HISTORY

THE COLD WAR 1950 1973

THE VIETNAM WAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following was the purpose of the War Powers Act of 1973?
A
mobilize the national guard to stop protests
B
use troops to prevent attacks against the US
C
send troops to rescue hostages
D
Limit the presidents ability to intervene militarily
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The War Powers Resolution (also known as the War Powers Resolution of 1973 or the War Powers Act) (50 U.S.C. ch. 33) is a federal law intended to check the U.S. president’s power to commit the United States to an armed conflict without the consent of the U.S. Congress.

Detailed explanation-2: -Congress passed the War Powers Resolution of 1973, intending to limit the President’s authority to wage war and reasserted its authority over foreign wars.

Detailed explanation-3: -What was the purpose of the War Powers act? The purpose of the War Powers Act of 1973 was for Congress to check the power of the president and his ability to commit to war with another country. He has to get the consent of the Congress.

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