In the War Powers Resolution of 1973, Congress narrowly defined ...

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In the War Powers Resolution of 1973, Congress narrowly defined the conditions that allow the president to send troops into combat. Without the prior consent of Congress the president can make the order only if
 
  a. Congress is not in session.
  b. he has first conferred with the joint chiefs of staff.
  c. he has sufficient public support.
  d. the nation or its troops are attacked.
  e. the Supreme Court gives its approval.

Question 2

Congress gave President Johnson the authority to defend South Vietnam by passing the
 
  a. Defense of Asia Act.
  b. Gulf of Tonkin Resolution.
  c. War Powers Resolution.
  d. Paris Peace Accords,
  e. Treaty of Versailles.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B