The War Powers Resolution

1. Date: October 26, 2012Topic: Conflicts over War Power.Aim: How does the President and Congress struggle over military conflict?Do Now: Multiple Choice Questions.

2. The War Powers Resolution • The act requires the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of committing armed forces to military action. • 60 days to seek formal approval from Congress after engaging in hostilities. • The possibility of a 30-day extension. I’LL ANSWER THIS!

3. Primary Conflict Between the President and Congress Regarding War A.) The President is Commander in Chief. B.) Congress has the power to declare war.

4. How Does the War Powers Act limit the Presidents Ability to go to war? President must notify Congress within 48 hours of sending troops into combat. President must consult with Congress whenever possible. Conflicts are limited to 60 days unless Congress takes action. Congress can extend time from the initial 60 days or can withdraw troops after 60 days with adequate notification to the President.

5. Other Powers That Congress Has Over War Making… Congressional Oversight – Committee Hearings. THE TREATY IS RATIFIED! Passing laws. Appropriations – funding. Confirming nominees. Impeachment. Treaty Ratification. Congressional oversight – investigations.

6. HOW CONGRESS IS AFFECTED BY THIS POWER PRESIDENTIAL POWER RESULTS IN CONGRESSIONAL INTERACTION WITH THE PRESIDENT DURING THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS – NEGOTIATION, COMPROMISNG CONSULTING. VETO POWER PREVENTS/DISCOURAGES CONGRESSIONAL ACTION IF THE PRESIDENT MAKES A STATEMENT OF OPPOSITION OR VETO CONGRESS WILL ACT IN RESPONSE TO OR ANTICIPATES EXECUTIVE ORDERS – COUNTERDEMANDS, COMPROMISE. POWER TO ISSUE EXECUTIVE ORDERS CONGRESS AVOIDS TAKING ACTION ON CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES. CONGRESS ENGAGES IN OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES. CONGRESS CLARIFIES, DEMONSTRATES POWER TO DECLARE WAR. POWER AS COMMANDER IN CHIEF CONGRESS CAN CONTROL MILITARY SPENDING.