Congress enacted a statute, over the President's veto, that granted Congress the power to compel the President to remove United States troops from foreign territory when such troops have for 60 days been engaged in hostilities and there has been no formal declaration of war. The statute also provided that Congress may force the President to withdraw the troops before the 60 days have elapsed if Congress passes a joint resolution to that effect. Which of the following statements best describes the likely result of judicial review of the constitutional validity of this statute?
A. The statute is a valid exercise of Congress's authority under the war power.
B. The statute is constitutionally suspect as an infringement on the President's exclusive power, as commander in chief, over matters relating to war.
C. The statute is a valid exercise of Congress's foreign relations powers.
D. The statute is constitutionally suspect, because the joint resolution is not subject to a presidential veto.
Choose A, B, C or D as your solution.
D