Question

Whereas naval units of the Communist regime in Vietnam,
in violation of the principles of the Charter of the United
Nations and of international law, have deliberately and
repeatedly attacked United States naval vessels lawfully
present in international waters, and have thereby created a
serious threat to international peace... Resolved by the
Senate and House of Representatives of the United States
of America in Congress assembled, That the Congress
approves and supports the determination of the President,
as Commander in Chief, to take all necessary measures to
repel any armed attack against the forces of the United
States and to prevent further aggression.
-Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, 1964
Which of the following best describes an effect of the policy established in
the passage?

Answer 1

As a result of the policy in the passage, C. the legislative branch of the U.S. government saw a decrease in its ability to set wartime policy.

What did the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution do?

The U.S. under President Johnson had been active in Vietnam without Congressional approval.

When the Gulf of Tonkin incident happened, Congress approved of the President's actions which led to the Executive having more power in deploying U.S. forces to the detriment of the legislative.

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