Question

Congress passed a law in 1973 in response to what it perceived as presidential infringement on its constitutional war power. The law required the president to consult with the Congress "in every possible instance" before introducing US forces overseas or, in an emergency, if the President sends US troops into an area for hostile action, he must seek the approval of Congress for the action within 90 days. This legislation was called the ______.

Answer 1

Answer:

This legislation was called  War Powers Resolution

Explanation:

The Congress passed a law in 1973 which tends to limit the power of the president to deploy the countries military people. This legislation is called War power Resolution.

The War Powers Resolution requires the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of committing armed forces to military action and forbids armed forces from remaining for more than 60 days, with a further 30-day withdrawal period, without congressional authorization.