Which of the following is true of President George W. Bush in the months prior to launching the war against Iraq?

A. He invoked the War Powers Act of 1973 before undertaking military action against the Saddam Hussein regime in Iraq.
B. He made it clear that he would not be bound by a resolution against military action although it was passed by both houses of Congress.
C. He launched the war against Saddam Hussein's regime in Iraq without invoking the War Powers Act of 1973 or asking for congressional approval.
D. He sought the approval of Congress before launching the war against Saddam Hussein's regime, although he contended he did not really need that approval for such a step.


Answer: D

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