The ________ asserted that the president could send American troops into action abroad only in the event of a declaration of war or other statutory authorization by Congress, or if American troops were attacked or directly endangered.
A) War Powers Resolution of 1973
B) National Security Act of 1947
C) Neutrality Act of 1937
D) Boland Amendment of 1982
E) Arms Control Export Act of 1976

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The War Powers Resolution of 1973, also known as the War Powers Act, was passed by Congress to limit the president's ability to send American troops into combat without authorization. It asserted that the president could only do so if there was a declaration of war or other statutory authorization by Congress, or if American troops were attacked or directly endangered. This was enacted in response to concerns over presidential abuse of power in military engagements such as the Vietnam War.

The ________ Asserted That the President Could Send American Troops