Executive Branch FRQ1

In 1994, President Clinton deployed troops to Haiti, without congressional approval, to fight against atrocities perpetrated by Haiti's former leaders and to oversee a transition to democracy.

Use the scenario and your knowledge of U.S. Government and Politics to respond to parts A,B, and C. 

Question 1

Short answer
Describe a power of the president used in the scenario

Question 2

Short answer
Explain one way in which the War Powers Resolution might affect the scenario

Question 3

Short answer
Explain one reason why it is difficult for Congress to check the power of the president to commit troops despite the War Powers resolution

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