The War Powers Act of 1973 was designed to limit the president's ability to engage U.S. forces in hostilities without congressional approval, requiring the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of deploying troops and limiting military engagement to 60 days without congressional authorization.

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The War Powers Act

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The War Powers Act

A) prevented the president from involving the United States in war without authorization from Congress.
B) authorized the president to use force when deemed necessary.
C) attempted to amend the constitutional provision giving the president the power to make foreign policy.
D) forced the United States to withdraw all troops from Vietnam.

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