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