Question

It is the purpose of this joint resolution to fulfill the intent of the framers of the Constitution of the United States and insure that the collective judgment of both the Congress and the President will apply to the introduction of United States Armed Forces into hostilities, or into situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, and to the continued use of such forces in hostilities or in such situations. - War Powers Resolution of 1973
What is the most likely reason that members of Congress passed this resolution?


a)
They hoped to convince the American people to continue to support the use of force in Vietnam
b)
They believed that the president was blurring the separation of powers established by the Constitution.
c)
They wished to allow the president to initiate military force without consulting Congress
d)
They feared that other countries would view the United States as weak without such a resolution

Answer 1

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