The War Powers Act of 1973 limits the president’s power to send US troops into combat without congressional approval. It was passed following conflicts in Korea and Vietnam and requires the president to notify Congress of any military action and withdraw troops after 60 days. The act has severely limited the presidential power to wage […]
Implied powers are assumed powers not explicitly stated in a legal document, but necessary for its functionality. The US Constitution’s “necessary and proper clause” allows for implied powers, which can be challenged. Without them, delays and threats to national security could occur. Implied powers do not allow for the seizure of any power, and attempts […]
The Axis Powers were Italy, Germany, and Japan, joined by other nations and puppet states during World War II. The term was coined by Mussolini in 1936, and the alliance was defeated in 1945 by the Allied Powers, including the US, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union. The Axis is often regarded as evil due […]
Concurrent powers are held by both federal and state governments in federalist nations, including taxation, building roads, and creating laws. States also have reserved powers, while the federal government holds delegated powers and denied powers. Concurrent powers are powers that are held by both the federal government and the states or provinces that make up […]
Separation of powers distributes power among different groups or individuals in a government. The US Constitution institutionalized this by creating three branches of government and sharing power between federal and state governments to prevent abuse of power. Separation of powers refers to a system of government where power is not centralized in one person or […]
The powers of Congress and the government are defined in Article 1, Section 8 of the US Constitution. The Constitution granted a wider range of powers and prohibited certain actions. The controversy over the extent of congressional authority has been ongoing, with conservatives arguing for strict constructionism and liberals citing McCullough v. Maryland. The trade […]
The Central Powers, consisting of Germany, Austro-Hungarian Empire, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire, fought against the Allied Powers in WW1. They lost and were demilitarized after the Treaty of Versailles. The political and economic tensions led to WW2, but later nations joined forces in organizations like the UN, EU and NATO. The Central Powers were […]
The Central Powers fought against the Allied Powers in World War I, but ultimately lost. The alliance between Germany, Austro-Hungary, and Italy was formed in the late 1870s. Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire later joined the Central Powers. After the war, measures were taken to demilitarize them. The politics of WW1 and WW2 run deep […]
The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act was introduced in 2000 in the UK to address advances in surveillance technology. The act outlines five forms of surveillance and regulations for their use, including the interception of communications with a warrant. The act has been criticized for reducing individual privacy and potential for abuse by agencies. The […]
