Why did Congress pass the War Powers Act?

a. because President Johnson misled Americans about the progress of the Vietnam War.

b. because the president needs to have considerable discretion when waging war.

c. to prevent future congresses from cutting off funding for military activities.

d. to justify the use of military force against Iraq.

e. to boost the morale of Vietnam veterans.

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Chica

19 March, 12:11

Why did Congress pass the War Powers Act?

a. because President Johnson misled Americans about the progress of the Vietnam War.

b. because the president needs to have considerable discretion when waging war.

c. to prevent future congresses from cutting off funding for military activities.

d. to justify the use of military force against Iraq.

e. to boost the morale of Vietnam veterans.

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Margaret Schwartz · Answer 1

Answer: The answer is:

a. because President Johnson misled Americans about the progress of the Vietnam War.

Explanation:

President Harry S. Truman had committed U. S. troops to the Korean War as part of a United Nations "police action," and Presidents Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon had overseen the long and controversial undeclared conflict during the Vietnam War.

The House and Senate crafted the War Powers Act as a means of reasserting Congressional authority over foreign wars.