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War Powers by Peter Irons
Contributed by: Dixon
  • 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 Gulf War
B) World War II
C) The Vietnam War
D) The Korean War
  • 3. According to Irons, which branch of government often oversteps its authority in wartime?
A) The Legislative Branch
B) The Judicial Branch
C) The Executive Branch
D) None of the above
  • 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) Checks and balances between branches of government.
C) A unified command structure.
D) Universal conscription.
  • 6. In the book, Irons discusses the impact of which Supreme Court case related to war powers?
A) Marbury v. Madison
B) Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer
C) Bush v. Gore
D) Roe v. Wade
  • 7. What institution does Irons believe should be more involved in military decisions?
A) The Executive Office
B) Congress
C) The Supreme Court
D) The National Guard
  • 8. Peter Irons discusses the concept of military 'imperialism' as a concern of which entity?
A) The Presidency
B) The Senate
C) The Supreme Court
D) The House of Representatives
  • 9. Peter Irons uses historical examples primarily from which century?
A) The 19th century
B) The 21st century
C) The 18th century
D) The 20th century
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