In what way is the War Powers Resolution an example of checks and balances?

Question

Congress gave more power to the President to make decisions.

The President took back power that Congress had gained.

Congress used legislation to take back power that previous Presidents had assumed.

The President voluntarily gave back power that had been taken during other administrations.

Answer 1

Congress used legislation (the War Powers Resolution) to check and balance the power of the President by limiting their ability to commit the United States to armed conflict without Congressional approval. This helped to ensure that both branches of government had a say in decisions related to going to war.