War Powers Act

The farmers of our Constitution recognized the need for separate powers as well as checks and balances among the executive, legislative and judicial branches. This in turn helps to “provide for the common defense”. Separation of powers prevents one branch from becoming excessively dominant over the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare and secure the blessings of …showed first 75 words of 1233 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1233 total…armed forces and an appropriate mechanism for the president and the congress to share in decisions pertaining to involvement in war. The War Powers Resolution does not violate the constitution; rather if reflect the objective of sharing powers between legislative and the executive. It helps curb abuse of power performed by any of the branches. Thus, the War Powers Resolution is in compliance with the Constitutional roles of congress and the executive branches. (RushKoff, 1344-1346)