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War Powers by Peter Irons
  • 1. Which constitutional article gives Congress the power to declare war?
A) Article I
B) Amendment I
C) Article III
D) Article II
  • 2. What conflict is often referenced as a turning point for presidential war powers?
A) The Korean War
B) The Gulf War
C) The Vietnam War
D) World War II
  • 3. According to Irons, which branch of government often oversteps its authority in wartime?
A) None of the above
B) The Legislative Branch
C) The Executive Branch
D) The Judicial Branch
  • 4. Which historical event led to the adoption of the War Powers Resolution?
A) The U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War.
B) The Gulf of Tonkin Incident.
C) The Korean War.
D) World War I.
  • 5. What does Irons argue is necessary for a healthy democracy regarding war powers?
A) Complete military autonomy.
B) A unified command structure.
C) Checks and balances between branches of government.
D) Universal conscription.
  • 6. In the book, Irons discusses the impact of which Supreme Court case related to war powers?
A) Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer
B) Roe v. Wade
C) Bush v. Gore
D) Marbury v. Madison
  • 7. What institution does Irons believe should be more involved in military decisions?
A) The Executive Office
B) The National Guard
C) The Supreme Court
D) Congress
  • 8. Peter Irons discusses the concept of military 'imperialism' as a concern of which entity?
A) The Presidency
B) The House of Representatives
C) The Supreme Court
D) The Senate
  • 9. Peter Irons uses historical examples primarily from which century?
A) The 18th century
B) The 19th century
C) The 20th century
D) The 21st century
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