1. The president must report in writing to Cogress within 48 hrs after he introduces U.S. troops into areas where hostilities have occured or are imminent.
2. within 60 days after troops are sent to hostile grounds congress must by declaration of war provise a continuation of hostile action by U.S. troops.
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War Powers Act
The War Powers Act of 1941 was never repealed. It was followed up by the War Powers Act of 1943 and then limited by the War Powers Resolution of 1973. Should it be repealed? Yes. It clearly contradicts the text of the constitution that states that it is Congress' responsibility to enter hostilities.
A. negotiating fariffs with other nations. B. levying an income tax. C. starting a new national bank. D. banning tying agreements.
The Coercive Acts
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.