The War Powers Act, passed in 1973, was designed to check the president's power by requiring the notification of Congress within 48 hours of committing armed forces to military action and forbidding armed forces from remaining for more than 60 days, with a further 30-day withdrawal period, without a Congressional authorization for use of military force or a declaration of war by the United States.

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The War Powers Act

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The War Powers Act

A) placed restrictions on the president's ability to use military force.
B) was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
C) gave the president unlimited power to declare war.
D) was endorsed by President Nixon.
E) placed restrictions on Congress' ability to use military force.

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