Essential Question: Is the War Powers Act constitutional?
Objectives:
1) Identify the primary sections of the War Powers Resolution of 1973 and what limits is placed on the President.
2) Analyze examples of Presidents’ use of military force and adherence to the War Powers Resolution.
3) Analyze the current military action in Libya and whether it falls under the purview of the War Powers act.
Declarations of War and Legislation | Current Readings KRAUTHAMMER: THE PROFESSOR'S WAR VANDEN HEUVAL: THE COST OF LIBYAN INTERVENTION |
