D. 44. How did the War Powers Act seek to limit the power of the president? It sought the assistance of a multinational force for future conflicts. It required the chief executive to consult Congress before sending troops into combat. It transferred the chief executive's power to negotiate treaties to Congress. It restricted the amount of federal spending on foreign aid.

## Step 1<br />The War Powers Act, also known as the War Powers Resolution, was passed in 1973. This act was passed in response to the Vietnam War, where the president had the power to commit American forces without the consent of Congress.<br />## Step 2<br />The main objective of the War Powers Act was to limit the president's power to commit American forces without the consent of Congress. This was done by requiring the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of committing American forces to military action.<br />## Step 3<br />The War Powers Act also requires the president to seek Congressional approval for the use of military force within 60 days of committing American forces to military action.<br />## Step 4<br />The War Powers Act does not transfer the chief executive's power to negotiate treaties to Congress, nor does it restrict the amount of federal spending on foreign aid.<br />## Step 5<br />The War Powers Act does not seek the assistance of a multinational force for future conflicts. It is focused on the president's power to commit American forces without the consent of Congress.