Word: nationals
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...over foreign policy has never been resolved by the courts, which defer the decision because of various administrative technicalities. But the time may soon arrive when the Supreme Court must decide on the constitutionality of the War Powers Act, and that decision will have far-reaching ramifications for our nation's security...
...decision in favor of the President would cement the primacy of the executive branch in foreign affairs. A decision for the Congress could limit the extent to which the President can swiftly act in the nation's interest with the use of military troops...
...bill, calling it unconstitutional, but Congress overrode the veto. Every president since--Democrat and Republican--has called the act an unconstitutional limit on the power of the executive. And yet, every president has obeyed the law by keeping Congress, or at least individual members of Congress, informed of the nation's military position...
...world situation. There is nothing wrong with the president and Congress struggling between themselves over this issue--this provides a built-in check on the system that prevents either from consolidating too much power. Given the problems inherent in the choice between Congress and the president, the nation would be better off if the courts continue to avoid delivering a verdict...
...lining was that--despite the score--the Crimson played just as well as the Minutewomen, the top-ranked team in New England and the third-ranked team in the nation. Harvard held powerful UMass to just six shots on goal while taking 16 shots itself...