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How long before president needs congressional approval for troops?
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∙ 8y ago
The president is literally the Commander in Chief of the US military; therefore, the president can move any number of troops anywhere at any time, at his discretion. Congress is only needed to officially declare war.
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How can a President send troops into combat congressional approval?
As commander in chief of the armed forces
Can a president send troops into combat without congressional approval?
As commander in chief of the armed forces
How can a President send troops into combat without congressional approval?
As commander in chief of the armed forces
Did the president need Congressional approval to send troops to Vietnam or Desert Storm?
Presidents do not need the approval to send troops anywhere in the world. However, generally the president attempts to have a consensus with Congress when sending troops somewhere.
How many days can the President send troops into combat without Congressional approval under the WPA?
40 days to be exact
What does not require congressional approval?
An Executive Agreement does not require consent by Congress. An Executive Agreement is a pact made by the President with the head of a foreign state (country). It is a binding international pact that abides by the force of law but which, unlike a treaty, does not require Congressional consent to take place.
Which act of Congress restricted the president's power to commit troops to foreign countries without congressional approval?
War Powers Act
How can presidents send troops into combat without congressional approval?
As commander in chief of the armed forces
Did President Bush get congress approval on war in Iraq before sending troops?
Yes, he could not go to war with out congress approval. He could, but only for 90 days!
What precedents did the Korean War set for the future of US history?
The president could send troops overseas without a congressional declaration of war.
President George W. Bush sent troops to Afghanistan and Iraq with whose approval?
With the approval of Both houses of Congress.
What precedent did Truman set when he sent troops to Korea?
The president could send troops overseas without a congressional declaration of war.
