The War Powers Act requires the president to notify Congress within ____________________ of ordering military action.

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The War Powers Act, passed in 1973, requires the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of ordering military action. This notification must include the reasons for the military action, the legal justification for it, and the estimated scope and duration of the operation. If the military action lasts for more than 60 days, Congress must authorize its continuation, or the president must withdraw the troops.

The War Powers Act Requires the President to Notify Congress