PSC 2302 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: War Powers Resolution, Unit, Civil Rights Act Of 1866
28 Oct 2017
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The last time congress was declared war was ww2. Only 5 wars have been declared : war of 1812, war with mexico 1846, war with spain 1898, wwi, wwii. Us troops have been fired on, request for a permission to defend themselves. Throughout, the supreme court declares to hear cases be serious separation of powers. War powers resolution (1975) classifying war in 10th and 21st century. > an attempt to limit presidential power: president may only commit troops into hostilities only, after: Resolution in action: 1990 - war in iraq. Bush gets congress" support not sending troops directly into hosilties, he is not going against the resolution, not. President must report to congress within 48 hours. Congress decides when the troops get to be removed (cease in hostilities) in a formally declared war with congressional approval during an enemy attack need congress" approval - congress upset with him when approval seemed after.
