What are the war powers granted to Congress?

Answer 1

By the Constitution, Congress is granted the sole power of declaring war. The War Powers Resolution of 1973 gave a small war power to the President; he can send a limited amount of troop into battle and he has 48 to get Congress' approval.

Answer 2

The war powers granted to Congress in the Constitution of the United States state that Congress has the right to declare war on Another Country. It also has the right to fund the armed forces, and to allow citizens to fight in Naval operations.

Answer 3

The congressional war powers are both extensive and substantial. They are as listed:

1. Only Congress can declare war.
2. It alone has the power to raise and support armies, to provide and maintain a navy, and to make rules for the governing of the nation's military forces.
3. They have the powers to provide for "calling forth a Militia" (Today the National Guard), and for the organizing, arming, and disciplining of that force.
4. Congress is also given the power to grant letters of marque and reprisal, and to make rules concerning captures on land and water.

Answer 4

They can always end the funding or increase military funding in opposition to the wishes of the Executive Branch if they have the votes to over-ride a veto.

Answer 5

The Constitution of the United States gives Congress the power to declare war. This power has been exercised five times since the Constitution was adopted.