https://padlet.com/lindsay_kline/3bnj4fappkpk 3.1 Learning Assessment en-us 2019-05-06 05:26:32 UTC 2025-10-22 12:26:27 UTC hello@padlet.com lindsay_kline https://padlet.com/lindsay_kline/3bnj4fappkpk/wish/357051956 "Congress decided that the continued use of American troops in Vietnam was a result of an abuse of presidential power. It passed the War Powers Act in 1973 to limit the president’s ability to wage war without a formal declaration by Congress. The War Powers Act prevented presidents from committing troops to combat for more than 60 days without congressional approval. It also allowed Congress to order the president to disengage troops involved in an undeclared war" (9.3.2). This did not completely limit the President's power, because they still hold the title of Commander in Chief in the Constitution. Of course, there has still been questioning about all of this. "Since passage of the War Powers Act, there have been many instances where a president has engaged in military operations; debates have ensued over what constitutes combat troops and whether the War Powers Act should apply" (9.3.3).]]> 2019-05-06 05:27:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_kline/3bnj4fappkpk/wish/357051956 lindsay_kline https://padlet.com/lindsay_kline/3bnj4fappkpk/wish/357051968 "The Constitution makes the president commander in chief of the armed forces of the United States. The Constitution does not provide many details about what powers are included in this role. Because of this lack of detail, presidents have been able to argue that they possess all the powers needed to defend the nation or help it wage war against an enemy, as long as they do not interfere with the power of other branches or violate the law. The president may also use the military to control serious turmoil in the nation" (9.3.2). But, Congress does also have a say in war. "Congress provides an important limitation on the president’s role as commander in chief. Congress retains the power to declare war, as well as the power to provide the funds to pay for the military. Even so, presidents have sent American forces into action many times without a formal declaration of war" (9.3.2).]]> 2019-05-06 05:27:53 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_kline/3bnj4fappkpk/wish/357051968