War Crimes

[Demented]

War Powers Act of 1973

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Instead of Wikipedia, I asked AI to give a quick, informal rundown:


Alright, grab a drink, because this is the real juice of US government drama.

Imagine the President and Congress are roommates sharing a joint bank account for "National Defense."
The War Powers Act of 1973 is basically the roommate agreement Congress wrote to stop the President from running up the credit card with endless military interventions (think Vietnam) without asking first.
Here’s the deal with the "rules":

• "Consulting" (the awkward chat): In theory, the President is supposed to have a chat with Congress "in every possible instance" before sending troops into a dangerous situation. Presidents usually just call them hours beforehand, which isn't much of a consultation.
  
• The 48-Hour Text: If an emergency happens (like a sudden attack), the President can act immediately, but they have to send a formal notification to the Speaker of the House and the Senate pro tempore within 48 hours. It's like having to text your roommate immediately if you bought a new TV with the shared card.
  
• The 60-Day Limit: The troops can only stay in a fight for 60 days (plus a potential 30-day withdrawal period) unless Congress specifically votes to authorize the mission or declares war. If not, the President has to pull them out.
  
  

Here's the twist: Every President since Nixon has essentially argued this law is unconstitutional and infringes on their power as Commander-in-Chief. The Supreme Court has always avoided ruling on it, calling it a "political question," so the law is in this weird, legally gray area.

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Okay, have at it!  I wanted the front page to include:

• The Geneva Concention
  
• The Constitution
  
• The War Powers Act
  

My work is done here ...