The War Powers Resolution

A) prohibited the president power from committing American troops without congressional approval.

B) established the chain of command of the armed forces in the event the president is incapacitated.

C) gave the president the formal power to declare war in the case of nuclear attack.

D) mandated the withdrawal of forces after sixty days unless Congress declared war or granted an extension.

E) established the code protocols that launch nuclear missiles in order to prevent accidental or unauthorized missile launches.

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Kaya Kerr

8 January, 18:13

The War Powers Resolution

A) prohibited the president power from committing American troops without congressional approval.

B) established the chain of command of the armed forces in the event the president is incapacitated.

C) gave the president the formal power to declare war in the case of nuclear attack.

D) mandated the withdrawal of forces after sixty days unless Congress declared war or granted an extension.

E) established the code protocols that launch nuclear missiles in order to prevent accidental or unauthorized missile launches.

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Annabelle · Answer 1

A) prohibited the president power from committing American troops without congressional approval.

Explanation:

The War Power Resolution or War Power Act of 1973 is a law which prohibits the president of the United States to declare an act of war or committing American troops to war without congressional approval. A declaration of war by the President of the United States is subject to a majority (two-third) vote in the congress.