Question

ongress passed the war powers act because
a) it wanted presidents to have the
ability to act quickly in times of crisis
c) it was trying to reduce the amount of
waste in the pentagon
b) it wanted to limit the presidents
ability to commit troops abroad
without congressional approval
d) the president wanted the ability to
send troops abroad without having to

Explanation:

The War Powers Act was passed to address the balance of power between the President (who can initially deploy troops) and Congress (as the branch that formally declares war). The act sets limits on the President's ability to keep troops engaged in hostilities without Congressional approval. Option a is incorrect as it's about limiting not enhancing quick - acting in a way that bypasses Congress. Option c is about a different issue (Pentagon waste) not related to the act's purpose. Option d is incorrect because the act was a Congressional response, not something the President wanted.

Answer:

b. It wanted to limit the president's ability to commit troops abroad without congressional approval.