Limitations of Presidential Powers in Military Engagement

Very Hard Unit 2: Branches Of Government Presidential Powers

In the context of presidential powers under the U.S. Constitution, presidents often face constitutional and political challenges when making decisions regarding military action without formal declarations of war. Which of the following statements accurately describes a limitation of presidential power in the realm of military engagement?

The President must always seek a formal declaration of war from Congress before engaging in military operations.

The President's power to wage war is absolute and cannot be challenged by Congress or the judiciary.

The War Powers Resolution requires the President to notify Congress within 48 hours of deploying military forces.

The Constitution grants the President exclusive control over all military decisions without any checks.

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