Question

Based on the excerpt, what does the War Powers Resolution do?

Answer 1

The War Powers resolution restricts the power of president of declare war. It establishes the common authority of both president and congress. It was taken in the year of 1973.

Explanation:

The war power resolution was followed from 1973. It is actually a agenda that restricts or limits the power of president to solely declare war or to handle military base. According to the war power resolution Congress and president will have equal power over the military related matter and war related decision.

President would not have single monopoly over the decision of declaring war. It was mentioned in U.S constitution in article I, section 8. It was taken into action from the year 1973. Though president is the chief commander in charge of all arm forces but congress has the sole power of declaring war.

Answer 2

Answer:

D. It requires the president to report to Congress.

Explanation:

The War Powers Resolution demanded that the president, during time of war, report to Congress at least once every six months on the status of the enemy hostiliities and the expected duration of these hostilities.