The fact that Adams needed approval from Congress to declare war is in line with the principle of A. Checks and Balances.
The principle of Checks and Balances:
- Ensures that no branch of government has too much power
- Requires that for a branch to execute some of its duties, permission would be needed from another branch
The President is the commander in-chief of the U.S. armed forces but cannot declare war as this would make them too powerful. A check on this power that only Congress can declare war.
In conclusion, this scenario shows Checks and Balances.
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