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