Chapter 18: Presidents Flashcards
What president sent troops to Korea
Truman
What year were troops sent to Korea
1950
In 1989, Bush ordered the invasion of what?
Panama
Who ordered attacks against Serbs in Kosovo
Clinton
What year did were attacks ordered by Clinton
1999
What happened in 2001
Iraq and Afghanistan
What is the Supreme Court’s opinion when choosing between the President and Congress
They don’t like to intervene (they stay out of it)
What is the ruling on checks on the President
They are more political than Constiutional
What are two things that Congress can control
Congress Controls money and limits the president’s ability to give aid to other countries
What are the 3 parts of the War Powers Act of 1973
- Provisions
- Observance
- Intelligence Oversight
In provisions of the War Powers Act, troops must be replaced within what time frame
48 Hours
In provisions of the War Powers Act, a 60 day commitment cannot be made unless…
War is Declared
In observance of the War Powers Act, most presidents do what without congressional approval
Sent troops over
In observance of the War Powers Act, the SC declared what is unconstitutional
A legislative veto
What is a crucial element of the War Powers Act of 1973
The SC declaring a legislative veto unconstitutional
