The War Powers Resolution authorizes the President to commit military forces to combat in all of the following circumstances EXCEPT

a. when Congress has declared war.
b. when the nation's interests are threatened.
c. when an attack on the United States or any of its armed forces has occurred.
d. when Congress has authorized the action.


Ans: b. when the nation's interests are threatened.

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