The Supreme Court's unwillingness to settle disputes about the constitutionality of the War Powers Act is an example of the doctrine of _____,used as a means to decide cases involving conflict between the president and Congress.

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The doctrine of political questions refers to situations in which the Constitution leaves a question to be resolved by another branch of government or, as in this case, the judiciary believes a matter is better resolved by the political process rather than by the courts. The Supreme Court has been reluctant to get involved in disputes between Congress and the president over the War Powers Act, viewing it as a political question better left to the political branches of government. This is an example of a situation in which the court is practicing judicial restraint.

The Supreme Court's Unwillingness to Settle Disputes About the Constitutionality