Which might be considered a violation of the War Powers Resolution?
a. The president uses armed forces to prevent an armed attack against U.S. forces in Honduras.
b. The president uses armed forces in reaction to a threat of an attack on U.S. forces in Turkey.
c. The president uses armed forces without congressional authorization for 80 days in reaction to a threat of an attack on U.S. forces in Kuwait.
d. The president uses armed forces to protect U.S. citizens in Portugal and to plan an evacuation.
Ans: c. The president uses armed forces without congressional authorization for 80 days in reaction to a threat of an attack on U.S. forces in Kuwait.
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