Question

(a) discuss a way in which the war powers resolution might limit foreign wars. (b) identify why the legislative veto aspect of the resolution might jeopardize the legality of the resolution. (c) identify one advantage the president has over congress and identify one advantage congress has over the president in war making. (d) discuss how unilateral and multilateral approaches to war making illustrate presidential discretion in war powers.

Answer 1

The War Powers Resolution might limit foreign wars by the fact that the President cannot send troops to battle without Congressional approval by declaring war or granting an exception. The Legislative veto aspect of the resolution jeopardizes the legality of the resolution because Legislative vetoes violate the seperation of powers. The President has control over the military as commander-in-chief, but cannot declare war without the support of Congress. While Congress does hold the power to declare war, the President decides whether to cooperate with our allies.