There were three principles created by Chief Justice John Marshall
1: the constitutional is the supreme law of the land
2: the court has the power to rule that a law is unconstitutional
3: in the event of a conflict between laws, the constitution MUST be followed.
Answer:
giving the President authorization, without the approval of the declaration of war by Congress.
Explanation:
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution increased the power of the executive branch by "giving the President authorization, without the approval of the declaration of war by Congress."
The purpose is to ensure all essential actions are taken swiftly to put a stop to any armed attack against the forces of the United States and to dissuade additional aggression by the communist government in South East Asia, particularly North Vietnam's government.