Question

Why did congress pass the war powers act? How did this act reflect a struggle between the legislative and executive branches?

Answer 1

The War Powers Resolution of 1973 is a federal law intended to check the president's power to commit the United States to an armed conflict without the consent of Congress. Because the Constitution limits the President's authority in the use of force without a declaration of war by Congress, there is controversy as to whether the provisions of the resolution are consistent with the Constitution.