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