Question

Why did congress enact the war powers resolution?

a. to expand the powers of the president in the conduct of war
b. to make congress the sole actor in the conduct of war
c. to limit the powers of the president in the conduct of war
d. to empower the president to act unilaterally when american troops are in harm's way?

Answer 1

c. to limit the powers of the president in the conduct of war

War Powers of Resolution is a federal law allowing Congress to check the Presidents power to engage the US in an armed conflict or deploy troops without the consent of Congress. It was enacted in 1973.