The power to declare war is enumerated to the Congress in the United States Constitution. However, there is some debate about whether this power has been limited or expanded over time by executive actions and court rulings.
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Enumerated
These powers are enumerated by Article 1, Section 8 of the United Constitution. It grants Congress the ability to declare war, and the coining and regulation money
Congress has this power, but not every military conflict in which the United States has taken part has been a declared war.
Yes. The powers written specifically for what Congress can and cannot do are called Enumerated Powers. These include declaring war, coining and borrowing money, collect taxes, and pay debts.
inherent powers
Elastic Clause: To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers. The Elastic Clause allows future generations to expand the meaning of the Comstitution. Congress can take action on issues not to spelled out in the Constitution.
inherent powers
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enumerated powers. These are the powers specifically granted to Congress by the Constitution, such as the power to tax, regulate commerce, or declare war.