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Congress needed to be notified of troop deployments.

Presidential authority to declare war was abolished.

Congress had to approve of military appointments.

The president could send troops as needed to areas of crisis

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President Nixon's alleged abuse of authority in which war led to the War Powers Resolution of 1973?

President Nixon's alleged abuse of authority in The Vietnam War led to the War Powers Resolution of 1973.


The War Powers Act was primarily intended to what?

In passing the resolution, Congress specifically cites the Necessary and Proper Clause for its authority. Under the Necessary and Proper Clause, it is specifically provided that the Congress shall have the power to make all laws necessary and proper for carrying into execution, not only its own powers but also all other powers vested by the Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any department or officer thereof. Because it limits the President's authority in the use of force without an official resolution or declaration of war by Congress, there is controversy as to whether the provisions of the resolution are consistent with the Constitution. Presidents have therefore drafted reports to Congress required of the President to state that they are "consistent with" the War Powers Resolution rather than "pursuant to" so as to take into account the Presidential position that the Resolution is unconstitutional


The War Powers Resolution and the Twenty-Second Amendment addressed which political trend in the 20th century?

growth of presidential power during periods of emergency


What does the Whig theory of presidential power state?

The Whig theory of presidential power posits that the president's role is primarily limited to executing laws and carrying out the will of Congress, rather than taking an active role in policy-making. This perspective emphasizes a strict interpretation of the Constitution, suggesting that presidential powers are confined to those explicitly granted by the document. Consequently, the president should avoid overstepping authority and encroaching on legislative powers. This theory contrasts with the Stewardship theory, which advocates for a more expansive interpretation of presidential powers.


What is the roll of the legislative branch?

The constitution grants congress the sole authority to enact legislation and declare war, the right to confirm or reject many presidential appointments, and substantial investigative powers.

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What act curbing presidential military muscle?

The War Powers Resolution was the act that was intended to curb presidential military muscle. Nixon vetoed the act, however, the veto was overridden by the U. S. Senate.


President Nixon's alleged abuse of authority in which war led to the War Powers Resolution of 1973?

President Nixon's alleged abuse of authority in The Vietnam War led to the War Powers Resolution of 1973.


The War Powers Act was primarily intended to what?

In passing the resolution, Congress specifically cites the Necessary and Proper Clause for its authority. Under the Necessary and Proper Clause, it is specifically provided that the Congress shall have the power to make all laws necessary and proper for carrying into execution, not only its own powers but also all other powers vested by the Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any department or officer thereof. Because it limits the President's authority in the use of force without an official resolution or declaration of war by Congress, there is controversy as to whether the provisions of the resolution are consistent with the Constitution. Presidents have therefore drafted reports to Congress required of the President to state that they are "consistent with" the War Powers Resolution rather than "pursuant to" so as to take into account the Presidential position that the Resolution is unconstitutional


What is example of rational-legal authority?

Legal rational authority is power based according a set of rules. It is also called legal authority. Examples includes presidential powers.


Which document allows the presidets the power to go to war?

For Vietnam it was the "Tonkin Gulf Resolution." See Presidential War Powers.


What is example of rational?

Legal rational authority is power based according a set of rules. It is also called legal authority. Examples includes presidential powers.


What is an example of rational-legal authority?

Legal rational authority is power based according a set of rules. It is also called legal authority. Examples includes presidential powers.


The War Powers Resolution and the Twenty-Second Amendment addressed which political trend in the 20th century?

growth of presidential power during periods of emergency


The Constitution delegates the authority to declare the legal state of war to the?

The Constitution delegates the authority to declare war to Congress. The War Powers Resolution gave the President the authority to send a limited number of troops into battle for a limited time.


Will presidential powers increase or decline in the future?

will there be powers in the future


Where in the constitution does courts get its powers?

It's comes from the presidential powers.


What resolution giving johnson military powers?

The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution .

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