War Powers Resolution
/ˈwɔːr ˈpaʊərz ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. federal law passed in 1973 that limits the president's power to commit armed forces to military actions without congressional approval.
The War Powers Resolution requires the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of deploying troops.
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- war powers resolution
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Commentary
Drafted to check the executive branch's unilateral military commitments, its practical enforcement remains subject to political and constitutional debate.
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