Question

read the excerpt and answer the question that follows: \veto of the war powers resolution\ house joint resolution 542 the war powers act would attempt to take away, by a mere legislative act, authorities which the president has properly exercised under the constitution for almost 200 years. one of its provisions would automatically cut off certain authorities after sixty days unless the congress extended them. - president richard nixon, october 24, 1973 why did congress override the veto described in this excerpt? (19a) ○ congress wanted to regain control over its treaty - making powers. ○ congress wanted to expand its power to provide funding to the military. ○ congress wanted to limit the president’s power to send u.s. troops into armed conflicts. ○ congress wanted to give the president the power to make battlefield decisions.

Explanation:

The War Powers Resolution (Act) was about checking the President's war - making authority. The excerpt shows Nixon's veto as he thought it took away his constitutional war - related powers. Congress overrode the veto to limit the President's power to send troops into armed conflicts, as the War Powers Act aims to ensure Congress has a say in such decisions. The other options are incorrect: treaty - making power is not the focus (first option), funding the military isn't the main point (second option), and the act doesn't give the President more battlefield decision - making power (fourth option).

Answer:

C. Congress wanted to limit the president’s power to send U.S. troops into armed conflicts.