The ________ asserted that the president could send American troops into action abroad only in the event of a declaration of war or other statutory authorization by Congress, or if
American troops were attacked or directly endangered.
A)War Powers Resolution of 1973
B)National Security Act of 1947
C)Boland Amendment of 1982
D)USA PATRIOT Act of 2001

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The War Powers Resolution of 1973, also known as the War Powers Act, established guidelines for the president to follow when sending American troops into action abroad. It requires the president to consult with Congress before using military force, and to report to Congress within 48 hours after introducing American forces into hostilities or into situations where hostilities are imminent. The Resolution asserts that the president can only send American troops into action abroad in the event of a declaration of war, authorization by Congress, or in the case of a national emergency created by an attack or imminent threat of attack upon the United States.

The ________ Asserted That the President Could Send American Troops