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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 Korean War
B) The Gulf 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) None of the above
D) The Executive Branch
  • 4. Peter Irons discusses the concept of military 'imperialism' as a concern of which entity?
A) The Senate
B) The House of Representatives
C) The Presidency
D) The Supreme Court
  • 5. What institution does Irons believe should be more involved in military decisions?
A) The Supreme Court
B) Congress
C) The National Guard
D) The Executive Office
  • 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) Roe v. Wade
D) Bush v. Gore
  • 7. 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.
  • 8. Peter Irons uses historical examples primarily from which century?
A) The 18th century
B) The 20th century
C) The 21st century
D) The 19th century
  • 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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