The War Powers Act of 1973 ___________________.
A) represented a furthering of the trend toward an "imperial presidency"
B) reorganized the administrative command structure of the military services
C) strengthened the president's powers as commander-in-chief of the armed services
D) attempted to limit the president's war-making power

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The War Powers Act of 1973 attempted to limit the president's war-making power by requiring the president to consult with Congress before deploying troops and setting a time limit on any military action taken without a declaration of war from Congress. It was a response to concerns about the unchecked power of the president to engage in military actions without congressional approval.