AP US Historymediummcq1 pt

The War Powers Act (1973) was passed to:

A.End the draft

B.Increase military spending

C.Give the president more authority to wage war

D.Limit the president's ability to send troops into combat without congressional approval

Explanation

Core Concept

The War Powers Act required the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of deploying troops and limited military engagement to 60 days without congressional authorization, reflecting Vietnam-era concerns about executive war powers.

Correct Answer

DLimit the president's ability to send troops into combat without congressional approval

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