The War Powers Resolution: Intent and Controversy

An analysis of the virtues and drawbacks of the 1973 War Powers Resolution • What was the intent of Congress in the War Powers Act of 1973? • How would you characterize the impact of this legislation on congressional authority in national security? • In your analysis, is this law a necessary extension of congressional authority in response to the growth of presidential power-or is it an unnecessary and harmful impingement upon the president’s role as commander in chief? Why or why not?