When Congress issued the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, how did that contribute to upsetting the checks-and-balances system?

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Natalia Collins

10 May, 22:20

When Congress issued the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, how did that contribute to upsetting the checks-and-balances system?

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Melina Choi · Answer 1

The Tonkin Gulf Resolution was a joint resolution which the United States Congress passed on August 7, 1964. It gave power to the president to use conventional military force without declaration of war. It basically gave more power to the president then checks and balances allow.