The ________ was designed to limit the power of the President as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces to commit American troops to the field.

A) Preventative War Resolution of 1973
B) Protective War Resolution of 1973
C) War Powers Resolution of 1973
D) authorization for the Use of Military Force of 2002 Act

War Powers Resolution

A federal law intended to check the U.S. President's power to commit the United States to armed conflict without the consent of Congress.

Commander-in-Chief

The title given to the person who holds supreme command over the armed forces of a nation; in the United States, this position is held by the President.

Armed Forces

The military forces of a country, including the army, navy, air force, and sometimes others, responsible for defense and security.