Question

How did the War Powers Resolution of 1973 affect the power of the US president?

Answer 1

The War Powers Resolution of 1973 does not allow the President of the United States to go to any war for more than 60 days without the approval of the Congress. Although it might seem that in this case the Congress has huge powers regarding a war, but actually once the Congress sanctions the war it can only be a mere spectator. The President of the United States has to provide periodic report regarding the war to the Congress.Since the President is the supreme of the Armed forces, so the Congress does not have the right to interfere. The President is dependent on the Congress in regards to any war that lasts more than 60 days.

Answer 2

Answer: The resolution placed a limit on the president's ability to send troops into hostile areas.

Context/detail:

Passed in 1973 over the veto of President Richard Nixon, the War Powers Resolution (its official name) blocks presidents from continuing the pursuance of a war without Congress's approval.  In practice, however, the War Powers Act has often been sidestepped by presidents.  The US Constitution leaves some tension in place between the legislative and executive branch when it comes to the country's involvement in war.  Article I of the Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war.  But Article II names the President the Commander-in-Chief, and presidents frequently have understood that role as containing the authority to deploy US forces without first getting congressional approval.  The War Powers Act has been an ongoing point of controversy as US forces have been sent into all sorts of conflict zones in the 21st century without formal declarations of war.