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 passed in 1973 in order to limit the power of the president to commit American troops to military action without authorization from Congress. It requires the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of committing forces to military action and to withdraw forces within 60 days unless Congress provides authorization for their continued deployment. The goal was to restore the constitutional balance between the legislative and executive branches in matters of war and military engagement.

The Goal of the War Powers Resolution Was to