The goal of the War Powers Resolution was to
A)compel a congressional declaration of war for every large-scale military operation.
B)limit the ability of Congress to cut off funding for troops when the president sends
Them overseas without congressional approval.
C)limit the power of the president to commit American troops to military action without authorization from Congress.
D)end the Vietnam War.

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The War Powers Resolution was designed to limit the power of the president to commit American troops to military action without authorization from Congress. It requires the president to seek congressional approval for any military action that extends beyond a 60-day period. The goal was to restore the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches on matters of war and military intervention. None of the other choices accurately reflect the purpose of the War Powers Resolution.

The Goal of the War Powers Resolution Was to