Since the end of World War II presidents have acted much more independently in committing American troops to combat situations. In 1973 Congress attempted to severely limit the power of the president to deploy troops without congressional approval. Then-president Nixon vetoed the legislation, but his veto was overridden. What was this legislation called?

a. the Monroe Doctrine
b. the North Atlantic Treaty Alliance
c. the Presidential Control Act
d. the War Power Resolution
e. the Pentagon Papers


ANS: D

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