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Should presidents have to consult with Congress before sending military troops abroad?
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∙ 13y ago
In any major military operation this has been done by every president. The reason for this is the congressional power of the purse. The president will always need funding for any major military operation, therefore Congress still has the final say.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoI would say not and the reason is that Congress has 535 members who often not even in Washington and can rarely make a quick decision about anything. Often events that need military intervention come to light suddenly and require quick action. Also an element of surprise or even secrecy is frequently needed and 535 people can not keep a secret.
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Congress.
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He has 48 hours to notify congress.
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The civil rights act
How helped the Americans during the revolutionary war?
By sending military supplies.
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France helped the US during the revolutionary war.france and spain
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by sending military supplies
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The War Powers Act gave the President some control over sending troops into battle. The President did not have any power to begin a conflict before this act; only Congress can declare war, but with the passage of this act, he is now allowed to send limited troops for a limited time. Congress shared a piece of their power with the President.
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Eisenhower believed in sending troops, Kennedy did not.
