The War Powers Resolution: A Framework for the Future?

Abstract

The way in which the United States goes to war has always been a puzzle. Both the President and Congress insist each has certain rights to commit troops in conflicts; the matter reaches into history to a time before the Constitution. This paper examines the powers of each branch and the rulings of the court system. Through an analysis of the War Powers Resolution of 1973, it draws conclusions about the efficacy of the government's ability to decide how to go to war.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA309106

Entities

People

  • Elliot L. Bloxom

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil War
  • Cold War
  • Congress
  • Foreign Policy
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • Law
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Political Systems
  • President (United States)
  • Public Administration
  • Security
  • Students
  • United States
  • Universities
  • War Colleges

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