Which body can pass a resolution to withdraw troops under the War Powers Act?

Which body can pass a resolution to withdraw troops under the War Powers Act?

• A. The President
• B. The Supreme Court
• C. Congress
• D. The United Nations

Answer: (C)

The War Powers Act creates a critical check on military action by placing a time limit on how long armed forces can be kept deployed without explicit authorization. After forces are sent abroad, Congress has the power to end that commitment by taking action. If Congress does not authorize the use of force or declare war within 60 days, the President is required to terminate the use of armed forces. Congress can enforce withdrawal by passing a resolution directing the President to end the deployment. The President does not pass resolutions, the Supreme Court does not unilaterally order troop withdrawals, and the United Nations cannot compel a domestic withdrawal on its own. So Congress is the body that can pass a resolution to withdraw troops under this act.

The War Powers Act creates a critical check on military action by placing a time limit on how long armed forces can be kept deployed without explicit authorization. After forces are sent abroad, Congress has the power to end that commitment by taking action. If Congress does not authorize the use of force or declare war within 60 days, the President is required to terminate the use of armed forces. Congress can enforce withdrawal by passing a resolution directing the President to end the deployment. The President does not pass resolutions, the Supreme Court does not unilaterally order troop withdrawals, and the United Nations cannot compel a domestic withdrawal on its own. So Congress is the body that can pass a resolution to withdraw troops under this act.