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What problems might arise from giving a president powers such as those defined in the Tonkin Gulf Resolution?
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What did the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution give president johnson the power to do?
Commit troops and resources to repel any armed attacks
What granted the US president broad military powers in Vietnam?
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution in 1964 gave U.S. President Johnson any military force necessary to protect U.S. interests. The "War Powers Resolution" in 1973, which over-rode President Nixon's veto, restricted the President's power, without "Congressional Approval." The WPR was brought about by President Nixon's ground campaigns in Cambodia & Laos in 1970 and 1971, respectively.
The gulf of tonkin resolution gave the president authority to?
To use whatever force was necessary to protect US interests.
What was the name of the resolution passed by Congress that approved the sending of U.S. soldiers to fight in Vietnam?
After the naval engagements in the Tonkin Gulf in 1964.
Which statement best describes the events that led to the passage of the Ton-kin Gulf Resolution?
The passage of the Gulf of Tonkin resolution occurred due to sea battles in the Tonkin Gulf between the US Navy and the North Vietnam Navy.
What resolution gave the president the power to use military force on Vietnam?
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution which was passed by Congress in 1964.
Which act authorized President Johnson to send US combat troops into South Vietnam?
the gulf of Tonkin Resolution
What president asked for the Tonkin gulf resolution?
Johnson.
Which president got the gulf of Tonkin resolution passed?
The gulf of tonkin resolution was passed by President Johnson, in 1964, in responce to the attacks launched by the north vietnamese, against the American ships in the gulf of tonkin.
What president asked congress for the Tonkin Gulf Resolution?
Johnson.
What president was in office when the gulf of tonkin resolution was pasted?
LBJ
In what resolution of 1964 did Congress give president Johnson a blank check for the war in Vietnam?
The August, 1964 Gulf of Tonkin resolution.
What gave president Johnson the power to commit troops to Vietnam without asking congress for the declaration of war?
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution.
President in office when the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was passed?
Lyndon B. Johnson
What problems did US President Lyndon Johnson have with the US Supreme Court and the Tonkin Gulf resolution?
The Tonkin Gulf resolution passed the US Congress and of course there were significant challenges to it. No judge sustained the Vietnam War on theory of the inherent power of the US presidency. Some judges even disagreed that the Resolution even had constitutional relevance.
What President used the Tonkin Gulf Resolution to increase US movement in Vietnam?
LBJ
What did the Tonkin Gulf Resolution give to the President?
Congress passed this resolution which gave President Johnson whatever measures were necessary to prevent harm to US ships.
