[1 Point] (Question 3): Why did Congress pass the War Powers Resolution? Please explain your answer.

Question

(Answer 1[A]: To limit the president's ability to send troops into combat).
(Answer 2[B]: To limit the president's power to appoint ambassadors).
(Answer 3[C]: To allow the president to appoint the secretary of defense).
(Answer 4[D]: To allow the president to negotiate treaties).

Answer 1

Answer 1 [A]: To limit the president's ability to send troops into combat.

The correct answer is A: To limit the president's ability to send troops into combat. The War Powers Resolution was passed by the U.S. Congress in 1973 as a response to concerns about the president's unchecked power to involve the United States in military conflicts without congressional approval. The resolution requires the president to consult with Congress before committing U.S. forces to combat, and if the president does commit troops, then they must be withdrawn within 60 days unless Congress explicitly authorizes their continued presence. The War Powers Resolution was intended to ensure a balance of power between the executive and legislative branches when it comes to decisions regarding war and military actions.