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Only Congress has the right to declare war, but the president is the supreme commander of all of the U. S. armed forces, including state militias.
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Which branch of government shares the military powers with the President?
The president is the commander-in-chief over all military powers in the US. He consults with the military chiefs of staff but he is the commander and they serve at his will. Congress determines what the military will be and appropriates the funding for it.
Why does the president have military powers?
If only Congress held military powers, then any action would be too slow; with the president holding military powers, a quick, immediate response could be made without political squabbling.
What requires the president to notify congress when committing military forces?
War Powers Act
Which statement accurately describes the powers of Congress and the president over military affairs?
congress has the power to declare war, the president commands the armed forces
What act requires the president to notify congress when committing military forces?
War Powers Act
which statement accurately described the powers of congress and the president over military affairs?
congress has the power to declare war, the president commands the armed forces
What constitutional powers do congress and the president have over the military?
Congress has the power to declare war, raise and fund the military, and regulate its organization and conduct. The president, as commander-in-chief, has the authority to command and control the military forces, make tactical decisions, and deploy troops. However, decisions to commit troops to war and engage in combat are shared powers between the president and Congress.
How is there conflict between the executive and legislative branch over the issue of the military powers?
the president has authority over the military but congress holds the power to declare war so if the president and congress don't agree on the war topic there can be issues(:
What powers does congress have over a president?
What power does congress have over a president?
How did George Washington expand the powers of the president?
George Washington expanded the powers of the president when he ordered military to go and fight Indians in the west with out approval from Congress. He would often make decisions about fighting the Indians and would inform Congress only after the fact.
Defense powers granted to congress?
Military powers of Congress include the power to declare war; appropriate money to equip the military and pay for new weapons; funds to maintain the military force must be approved every year; restrictions placed on the military power of the executive, like the War Powers Act; make rules governing land and naval forces; during times of war or domestic crisis, the Congress may grant special military powers to the President.
What checks does congress have on the powers of the president?
the congress can veto a law the president passed
