Question

question 21
3 pts
which of these illustrates an expansion of the presidents power as commander in chief?
the use of military tribunals to try suspected terrorists was ruled illegal.
congress passed the war powers act in 1973.
drones have secretly been used to kill suspected terrorists in yemen.
congress authorized the use of forces in iraq in 2002.

Explanation:

• The use of military tribunals ruled illegal limits power.
• The War Powers Act limits presidential war - making power.
• Congress authorizing force use is a check on presidential power.
• Using drones (unilaterally by the president in a sense, as it's a more independent military - action - like move without full - scale congressional authorization in the traditional sense for such targeted killings) shows an expansion of the president's power as commander - in - chief.

Answer:

Drones have secretly been used to kill suspected terrorists in Yemen.