Leveled Readings / War Powers Resolution (1973)
War Powers Resolution (1973)
War Powers Resolution (1973)
These are adaptations, not the original. The original wording is always shown first. Each adapted version restates the same passage at about a grade 4, grade 7, or grade 10 reading level without adding or removing ideas. Quote the original in student writing.
Original wording
“…insure that the collective judgement of both the Congress and the President will apply to the introduction of United States Armed Forces into hostilities…”
Adapted · about grade 4
Congress and the President should both decide before sending troops into fighting.
Adapted · about grade 7
This makes sure that both Congress and the President use their combined judgment before U.S. forces are sent into fighting.
Adapted · about grade 10
To ensure that the collective judgment of both Congress and the President will apply to introducing U.S. armed forces into hostilities.
Used in: Why did American support for the Vietnam War change?