There is a short made up story about how the president declared war and congress said the president can not do that and gave them 60 days to cease military action, and 90 to withdraw from their territory.

Outline why the president has the power to wage war without the approval of congress. Cite the Constitution, Federalist Papers, War Powers Act of 1973, and any prior resolutions congress may have passed, such as 2001 & 2003 that authorized the president to use force against foreign countries or groups. Explain why the president can do this without congress approval but also analyze why congress has any right to pass that resolution that it did

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