How did the War Powers Act of 1973 affect the power of the president?

A) It gave the president the unlimited right to commit US forces to action as necessary.

B) It required the president's approval for US forces to remain in a foreign war longer than sixty days.

C) It limited the president's ability to raise taxes to fund a war and social programs simultaneously.

D) It required the president to inform Congress within forty-eight hours of any new troop commitment.

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Nevin

30 November, 09:08

How did the War Powers Act of 1973 affect the power of the president?

A) It gave the president the unlimited right to commit US forces to action as necessary.

B) It required the president's approval for US forces to remain in a foreign war longer than sixty days.

C) It limited the president's ability to raise taxes to fund a war and social programs simultaneously.

D) It required the president to inform Congress within forty-eight hours of any new troop commitment.

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Sonia Crawford · Answer 1

D) It required the president to inform Congress within forty-eight hours of any new troop commitment.

Explanation:

The War Powers Act of 1973 limits the power of the POTUS (President of the Unites States) to raise and engage in any war actions against any action without consent of the congress. It was considered an anti future Vietnam wars by limiting the power that the president has to attack and engage american troops in foreign countries, this was done by both chambers durin Nixon administration.

Ayanna Norman · Answer 2

The answer is D, I know because I asked Google