The purpose of this joint resolution is to fulfill the intent of the editors of the united states constitution and ensure that the collective judgment of both the congress and the president will be applied to the introduction of the united states armed forces into hostilities, or in situations where imminent participation in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances and by the continued use of such forces in hostilities on in such situations.

use the excerpt to answer the question

what is the most likely reason why members of congress passed this resolution?

a. they wanted to allow the president to start the military force without consulting congress.

b. they hoped to convince the american people to continue supporting the use of force in vietnam.

c. they feared that other countries would see the united states as weak without such a resolution.

d. they believed that the president was blurring the separation of powers established by the constitution.