yes they can. only congress has the power to do it. the president has no power to declare war
Declare War on another Country
Congress is supposed to declare war. But, in recent years there have been many "Conflicts" where the US does not declare was against any country, but just sends soldiers with Congress's consent. The last time the United States declared war against Another Country was World War II.
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Congress is supposed to declare war. But, in recent years there have been many "Conflicts" where the US does not declare was against any country, but just sends soldiers with Congress's consent. The last time the United States declared war against another country was World War II.
The Constitution grants Congress the sole authority to declare war.
Yes
Congress has the power to declare war. The president of the United States is the commander of the military but cannot declare war without Congress.
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The President (Executive Branch) The president is commander in chief of the army, but only congress can declare war. So even if the president ordered the soldiers to go to a different country, he would not be able to declare war. Congress would have to do that part.
Congress has the power to declare war.
The President can not declare war. Only Congress can declare war, usually at the request of the President. Subject to limitations by Congress, the president can take military action. For example, the can order the bombing of foreign targets or send troops into a foreign country.
In what country? In the United States, only Congress may declare war.