is the purpose of this joint resolution to fulfill the intent of the framers of the Constitution of the United States and insure that the collective judgment of both the Congress and the President will apply to the introduction of United States Armed Forces into hostilities, or into situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, and to the continued use of such forces in hostilities or in such situations.

- War Powers Resolution of 1973

What is the most likely reason that members of Congress passed this resolution?

a
They hoped to convince the American people to continue to support the use of force in Vietnam
b
They believed that the president was blurring the separation of powers established by the Constitution.
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They feared that other countries would view the United States as weak without such a resolution
d
They wished to allow the president to initiate military force without consulting Congress

The power to execute the law

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c) They feared that other countries would view the United States as weak without such a resolution.

c. They feared that other countries would view the United States as weak without such a resolution.

The most likely reason that members of Congress passed the War Powers Resolution of 1973 was because they feared that other countries would view the United States as weak without such a resolution. The resolution was enacted in response to the Vietnam War, during which the executive branch had initiated military action without consulting Congress. This raised concerns among members of Congress that the separation of powers established by the Constitution was being blurred, and that the United States' credibility and reputation as a global power would be weakened if the President could unilaterally commit the country to military interventions without congressional approval. Therefore, passing the resolution was an attempt to ensure that the collective judgment of both the Congress and the President would apply to the introduction and continued use of US Armed Forces in hostilities or situations indicated by imminent involvement in hostilities.