Reading Comprehension

PT2 · S1 · P4 · Q28 War Powers Resolution

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The Constitution of the United States does not explicitly define the extent of the President’s authority to involve United States troops in conflicts with other nations in the absence of a declaration of war.

Your task

Pin down exactly what the question asks about the passage — a detail, the author's view, the structure, or the main point — before looking at the choices.

Common trap

Answers that restate a true detail from the passage but don't answer the specific question being asked.

Winning move

Anticipate the answer in your own words from the passage, then find the choice that matches that prediction.

28.

According to the provisions of the War Powers Resolution of 1973 as described in the passage, if the President perceives that an international conflict warrants the immediate involvement of United States armed forces, the President is compelled in every instance to

  1. request that Congress consider a

    Trap

    3% picked this

  2. consult with the leaders of

    Trap

    12% picked this

  3. desist from deploying any troops

    Trap

    4% picked this

  4. Correct

    report to Congress within 48

    Why this is right

    Answer D is correct.

    Skill tested: Locate Detail · how this choice captures the passage's function is the move to repeat next time.

    77% picked this

  5. withdraw any armed forces deployed

    Trap

    4% picked this

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