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The War Powers Act requires the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of sending troops into a combat area. There are questions whether the Act is constitutional, and this has not been definitively answered by the Supreme Court.

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either impoundment, separation of powers, war powers act, or the supreme court. PICK ONE! war powers act

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The President has a duty to notify Congress if troops are sent to battle. This is outlined in the War Powers Act.

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The President must notify Congress within 48 hours when troops are being sent into battle.

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