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