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War Powers by Peter Irons
  • 1. Which constitutional article gives Congress the power to declare war?
A) Article I
B) Article II
C) Article III
D) Amendment I
  • 2. What conflict is often referenced as a turning point for presidential war powers?
A) World War II
B) The Gulf War
C) The Korean War
D) The Vietnam War
  • 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. Peter Irons discusses the concept of military 'imperialism' as a concern of which entity?
A) The Supreme Court
B) The Presidency
C) The Senate
D) The House of Representatives
  • 5. Peter Irons uses historical examples primarily from which century?
A) The 21st century
B) The 20th century
C) The 18th century
D) The 19th century
  • 6. What institution does Irons believe should be more involved in military decisions?
A) The Executive Office
B) The Supreme Court
C) The National Guard
D) Congress
  • 7. In the book, Irons discusses the impact of which Supreme Court case related to war powers?
A) Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer
B) Marbury v. Madison
C) Roe v. Wade
D) Bush v. Gore
  • 8. Which historical event led to the adoption of the War Powers Resolution?
A) The Gulf of Tonkin Incident.
B) The U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War.
C) The Korean War.
D) World War I.
  • 9. What does Irons argue is necessary for a healthy democracy regarding war powers?
A) Checks and balances between branches of government.
B) A unified command structure.
C) Universal conscription.
D) Complete military autonomy.
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