What branch of government raise and supports Armies
The Congress can declare war and raise armies
Only the national government can wage war. They also have the exclusive power given to Congress to raise and support armies.
Only the national government can wage war. They also have the exclusive power given to Congress to raise and support armies.
Executive
The Northern armies from both the US Civil War & Vietnam Wars drafted their men.
congress
congress
The states are not allowed to raise or keep armies. Only the federal government has the power to keep armies.
legislative branch
The Legislative branch. Legislative
Congressional powers include the authority to legislate, regulate commerce, tax and spend public money, and declare war. Additionally, Congress has the power to raise and support armies, establish post offices, and create federal courts. These powers are outlined in the U.S. Constitution, primarily in Article I. Congress can also investigate and oversee the executive branch and its agencies.
Congress, or the Legislative Branch.