Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons that Congress is reluctant to challenge presidential prerogative when military action is taken?
a. The tendency of the public to rally round the flag..
b. Vague wording in the War Powers Act
c. Judicial branch reservations on the congressional veto
d. Unambiguous presidential jurisdiction over the use of force
The UN Charter sanctions international intervention into the sovereignty of another state if
a. an act of aggression is witnessed. c. Both A and B are correct.
b. a threat to peace is established. d. Neither A nor B is correct.
Which of the following is NOT a central requirement of the War Powers Act?
a. The President must consult Congress before committing U.S. forces.
b. Congress must pass legislation authorizing the commitment of U.S. forces prior to their deployment.
c. The President must report the commitment of troops to Congress within 48 hours.
d. The President must terminate U.S. military involvement within 60 days unless Congress extends the deadline.
The main objective in any humanitarian intervention is
a. to relieve human suffering. c. promote democracy.
b. to maintain state sovereignty. d. to uphold positive rights.
Which of the following best describes the pendulum (or cyclical) effect of legislativeexecutive relations in foreign policy?
a. Power flows towards the president in war time and toward Congress in peace time.
b. Power flows towards the president in peace time and toward Congress in war time.
c. Congress seeks extensive emergency powers during wartime.
d. The public rallies behind Congress in times of emergencies.
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