What part of the U.S. government has the power to establish and maintain an army?

Answer 1

Yes, according to Article 1 Section 8 Clause 12 of the Constitution.

To raise and support armies, but no appropriation of money to that use shall be for a longer term than two years.

for novanet the answer to this question is no

Answer 2

In the sense of the world, it is generally considered a privilege of a recognized nation-state to raise and train a professional military force for self-defense.

In the United States, per the Constitution, these powers are vested in Congress.

Answer 3

According to the United States' Constitution, Congress has the power to both set up an army and a navy. Article I section 8 defines the powers of Congress and declares that Congress has the ability "to raise and support armies" and to "provide and maintain a navy." The President has the ability to be commander in chief of the army and navy, but can not raise them himself.

Answer 4

Leaders of nations typically raise armies but anybody can in all reality. William Wallace was a peasant in Scotland and he created an army to fight England.

Answer 5

Congress, its in article 1section 8 othe constitution.

Answer 6

The national government has the right. Under the constitution it says that only the national government, not the state government, has the right to raise an army.

Answer 7

In the US its the Federal government.