How was the gulf of tonkin resolution different from the war powers resolution of 1973

A. The antiwar movement approved of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution but opposed the War Powers Resolution.

B. The silent majority opposed the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution but supported the Wars Powers Resolution.

C. The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution increased the president's wartime powers, while the War Powers Resolution limited them.

D. The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, while the War Powers Resolution was not.

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Claire Willis

30 March, 10:00

How was the gulf of tonkin resolution different from the war powers resolution of 1973

A. The antiwar movement approved of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution but opposed the War Powers Resolution.

B. The silent majority opposed the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution but supported the Wars Powers Resolution.

C. The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution increased the president's wartime powers, while the War Powers Resolution limited them.

D. The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, while the War Powers Resolution was not.

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Allisson Sawyer · Answer 1

The correct answer is C) The Gulf of Tokin Resolution increased the president's wartime powers, while the War Powers Resolution limited them.

The difference between The Gulf of Tokin Resolution and the War Powers Resolution of 1973 is that the Gulf of Tokin Resolution increased the president's wartime powers, while the War Powers Resolution limited them.

The Gulf of Tokin Resolution was enacted on August 10, 1964. It increased the power of the president. In this case, Lyndon B. Jhonson, to use the military force without the approval of the Congress. The War Powers Resolution of 1973 limited the power of president Richard Nixon to declare war. Congress needed to authorize the declaration of war.