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Officially, only Congress can declare war. If the President sends troops to Another Country without a declaration of war, the president is using his executive power as Commander-in-Chief of the nation's military.

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The President of the United States uses the Executive power to declare war and send troops. He must have Congressional approval to do that according to the War Powers Act. See related link below for a full explanation.

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