The Constitution says the President is Commander in Chief of the armed forces and that only Congress can declare war. These two powers seem to overlap.Soaring Crane said:Do you know what power this is from the Constitution?
Nixon played a significant role in the creation and passage of the War Powers Resolution. He vetoed the original version of the bill, but a revised version was passed by Congress with enough votes to override his veto.
The War Powers Resolution was passed by Congress on November 7, 1973, during Nixon's presidency.
The War Powers Resolution was created to limit the power of the president to commit US troops to an armed conflict without the approval of Congress. This was in response to the Vietnam War, which was seen as a prolonged and unauthorized military action by many Americans.
No, Nixon did not support the War Powers Resolution. He believed it was an infringement on his presidential powers and vetoed the original version of the bill. However, Congress was able to override his veto and the resolution became law.
The effectiveness of the War Powers Resolution is still debated. Some argue that it has been successful in limiting presidential power and increasing congressional oversight of military action. Others argue that presidents have found ways to circumvent the resolution and that it has not significantly impacted their ability to commit troops to conflicts.