"War Powers" refers to the legal authority granted to government officials to engage in military actions. In the United States, this authority is primarily divided between the President and Congress. The Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war, while the President, as the Commander-in-Chief, can direct military operations. The War Powers Resolution of 1973 was enacted to clarify these roles, requiring the President to notify Congress within 48 hours of deploying troops and limiting military engagement to 60 days without Congressional approval. This law aims to ensure that both branches of government share responsibility for decisions related to military conflict.