Of the restrictions placed on the presidency by the War Powers Act.
The WPA prevents the president from authorizing relations to war without the approval of congress.
Confederate troops fired at union troops in fort sumpter in charleston south carolina in april 1861
However, Hoover's response to the crisis was constrained by his conservative political philosophy. He believed in a limited role for government and worried that excessive federal intervention posed a threat to capitalism and individualism. He felt that assistance should be handled on a local, voluntary basis.
1. created a legislative branch.
2. helped the people understand they need a stronger central government.
