Congress and Presidential War Powers

Congress and Presidential War Powers

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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Mr. Clancy's lesson explores the powers of the U.S. president as commander-in-chief, focusing on the constitutional basis, the system of checks and balances, and historical context. The lesson discusses the War Powers Resolution of 1973 and examines the president's role in military conflicts, using the war with ISIS as a case study.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What constitutional article grants the President military power?

Article 1 Section 8

Article 2 Section 2

Article 4 Section 4

Article 3 Section 1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary role of Congress in military matters?

Deploying troops

Negotiating peace treaties

Commanding the military

Funding and declaring war

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the framers of the Constitution separate war powers between the President and Congress?

To allow the President to act independently

To ensure quick action in emergencies and prevent concentration of power

To give Congress full control over military decisions

To make the military independent of both branches

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which conflict was the last officially declared war by Congress?

Korean War

World War II

World War I

Vietnam War

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant outcome of the Korean and Vietnam Wars regarding presidential power?

Increased presidential power

The War Powers Resolution

A new constitutional amendment

A reduction in military funding

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the War Powers Resolution require the President to do within 48 hours?

Withdraw troops

Notify Congress of troop deployment

Declare war

Seek international approval

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long can the President keep troops abroad without Congressional approval according to the War Powers Resolution?

90 days

60 days

120 days

30 days

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