what was the purpose of the war acts of 1973?

Question

how did it seek to limit the powers of the executive??

Answer 1

I guess you mean the War Powers Act. It was designed to require that the President make regular progress reports to the Congress whenever he committed U.S. troops to offensive action without the prior approval of the Congress.

Answer 2

It's Illegal and Unconstitutional ! Along with the reforms made by The Church Committee, it has severely weakened the US's abillity to effectively wage war and collect intelligence.

Answer 3

to end the draft and to stop corporal punishment in the military and in schools