17. it was meant to check the President's power to taking war-making initiative without consent from Congress .Required for the president to:
1. Consult with Congress before introducing US troops into hostilities
2. Report to Congress any commitment of forces within 48 hours
3. Terminate use of forces within 60 days if Congress does not declare war, extend the period by law, or is unable to meet (President may extend to 90 days if necessary)
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To limit the power of the president to commit American troops to military action without authorization from Congress.
President Nixon's alleged abuse of authority in The Vietnam War led to the War Powers Resolution of 1973.
The growth in the need for the president in crisis.
The War Powers Act of 1941 was never repealed.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 Should it be repealed?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.
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
It limited the president's ability to deploy troops without consulting Congress.