In the wake of the fallout from American withdrawal from South Vietnam and concerns by many members of Congress that America had been drawn into a major but officially undeclared proxy war against the Soviet Union in Vietnam, Congress passed the

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The War Powers Resolution was passed by Congress in 1973, in the aftermath of the Vietnam War, as a way to control presidential use of military force. It requires the president to consult with Congress before engaging in military action and to withdraw troops within 60-90 days without congressional approval. This was a response to concerns about the unchecked power of the presidency and the need for increased congressional oversight in matters of war. Options A, C, and D are not directly related to the context of the question.

In the Wake of the Fallout from American Withdrawal from South